THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Sly Dunbar
Jamaican drummer, record producer (1952–2026)
Sly Dunbar was born on May 10, 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica and died on January 26, 2026, aged 73.
Born
May 10, 1952
Sly Dunbar died aged 73.
Died: January 26, 2026
- Birthplace
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Professions
- drummer, reggae musician, record producer, songwriter, percussionist, musician, composer
- Citizenship
- Jamaica
More about Sly Dunbar
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- Lowell Fillmore Dunbar
- Pseudonyms
- Sly Dunbar
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Questions people ask
How old was Sly Dunbar when they died?
Sly Dunbar died aged 73.
When is Sly Dunbar’s birthday?
Sly Dunbar’s recorded birthday is May 10.
Where was Sly Dunbar born?
Sly Dunbar was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
What was Sly Dunbar’s name at birth?
Sly Dunbar’s recorded birth name is Lowell Fillmore Dunbar.
When did Sly Dunbar die?
Sly Dunbar died on January 26, 2026.