Our condolences goes out to the family, friends and fans of Kevin "Squingy" Bennett from Bassy Odyssey who passed away yesterday morning.
Here is the official statement from Bass Odyssey
Kevin “Squingy” Bennett was a legend, a product of natural, raw talent. It is
with much grief that we must inform the public that he is no longer among us.
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At 6:40 am on Tuesday November 24, 2009, we were informed of his death
in a hospital in Tampa, Florida. It is reported that his lungs collapsed which
lead to the failure of his other organs.....
A little over five years ago, he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Although there is no cure he had been receiving adequate treatment in both Jamaica and the United States. At this time we extend gratitude to those who have helped us to support and maintain Squingy’s life until now as that in itself is a miracle from the
Almighty.....
Kevin was a proud, strong, loyal and dedicated member of our family who bravely fought this obstacle to the final second and lived his life to the fullest in light of the surrounding circumstances.....
We appeal to the true Squingy friends and family, the loyal Bass Odyssey fans and supporters of the music that effort be made to preserve his important legacy and
contribution. Let us bury the man as a legend.....
We maintain that we have always supported Squingy and the entire staff and in extension Alexandria community have stood by his side 100 per cent. Keith Walford and Kirky C are making the necessary arrangements to ship his body to Jamaica where he will receive an honourable burial.....
We appeal to everyone to rise to the occasion and support us in honouring a legend for his lifetime and dedication to entertaining fans around the globe.....
Thanks to those who have expressed their support and condolences, they are our strength in this time of grief.....
Sincerely’....
Bass Odyssey....
Go to HIS MYSPACE PAGE to learn more about him or post comments of condolence. You can also click HERE to see clips of him in action!
RIP Squingy!! At the same time there is a lesson to be taught from his passing.
Everybody knew that Squingy was battling AIDS for the last couple of years. This is factual information and I don't understand Why is this subject such
a taboo and everyone refuses to talk about it? How many women has Squingy had
relations with while touring, and playing all over the world. do these women
know? have they gotten tested? Prevention is better than something that has no cure how can we prevent the spread of this deadly
disease if everyone gwaan like seh dem fraid fi seh di word. Black people we
have got to do better. all in all it sad still he was the greatest