Peter Price: The Cool Ruler-The Incredible Life Story of Gregory Isaacs(Message, Missteps and Mastery of a..., Kartoniert / Broschiert

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He is one of Jamaica's greatest songwriters and well-loved singers and his global fans and great admirers just can't get enough of his love ballads and 'cultural-roots' songs. But even while he was pleasing his worldwide fans immensely, Gregory Anthony Isaacs ('The Cool Ruler' ) was displeasing himself dangerously. Isaacs' foray into the world of hard drugs was an acid test for him and he ended up with a failing grade on this destructive indulgence. His drug addiction and all its 'cruel consequences' were a sad and painful journey throughout his life and that of many loved ones. 'The Cool Ruler' also received some near death experiences when he was badly beaten by some members of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) on several occasions. His widow June also suffered the same fate while she was in the company of her late husband. Being kidnapped by a Brazilian drug cartel was also the eye-opening experience of Gregory Isaacs, his wife June and his entire musical entourage when they went to this South American country to perform. And, serious allegations and accusations of bigamy being banded about, when he was on the last leg of his lifelong journey, definitely did not help any situation whatsoever on the part of the Isaacs. In spite of these serious setbacks, Isaacs' exceptional writing skill, unique singing style, witty expressions and his resilience to weather any storm and bounce back from virtually any difficulties; shattered these seemingly impenetrable barriers and persistent obstacles, which effectively