In Memoriam: Steve “Grizzly” Nesbitt of Steel Pulse dies at 69

Steve “Grizzly” Nesbitt a founding member political reggae titans Steel Pulse passed away on january 18th at the age of 69. Steel Pulse posted on their facebook “It is with a heavy heart that we must pass the sad news that today, our brother, our friend, our time keeper for so many years, original founding member of Steel Pulse, Steve “Grizzly” Nisbett has passed away suddenly. As we the Steel Pulse family far and wide have lost someone so close to us, we will still take the stage in a few hours on the Jam Cruise, knowing that the joy that Grizz had bringing the Steel Pulse music and message to our beloved fans around the world, will continue on today, and his spirit, love, and love for you all will ring out across the seas, touching your heart and ours. Bless Grizzly, Rest In Power!” Nesbitt joined Steel Pulse in 1977 and played drums and percussion on their debut album Handsworth Revolution, their classic 1982 LP True Democracy, and Babylon the Bandit which won the Grammy for best reggae album of 1987.