In Memoriam: Vincent Ford (1940-2008)

As has been widely reported, Vincent Ford - the man said to responsible for writing the Bob Marley track "No Woman, No Cry" - passed away this past week. The song appeared on Marley's 1974 Natty Dread album and stands as one of the most recognizable tracks by the artist. The story for the song was reportedly based on the Kingston ghetto Trench Town where Marley and Ford both lived earlier in their lives.

There has been some some dispute over whether Ford actually assisted in the songwriting - with some claiming that Marley added his name to the credits to give his friend more money via the royalties. He is also credited with three tracks on the 1976 album Rastaman Vibration.

Ford passed away from complications with diabetes. He was 68.