Johnny Nash ("I Can See Clearly Now"), RIP
Johnny Nash, the pop/reggae singer behind the chart-topping “I Can See Clearly Now,” has reportedly died at age 80. His son John Nash III tells TMZ that he died of natural causes, though TMZ also says no word on cause of death yet. “He was a wonderful father and family man. He loved people and the world. He will be missed within his community,” his son says. “Family was his everything.”
Born in Houston in 1940, Nash released other singles prior to his best-known hit, including a cover of Doris Dayโs โA Very Special Love” in 1957, 1968’s “Hold Me Tight,” a cover of Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up” in 1972, and more. His own “I Can See Clearly Now” was also a hit for Jimmy Cliff in 1993.
Rest in peace, Johnny.
Watch some videos and see tributes to Johnny from fellow artists below…
A sad day for music. We've lost another great today. Deepest condolences. Much respect. #RIPJohnnyNash https://t.co/fP7zfH3zlt
— The English Beat (@TheEnglishBeat) October 7, 2020
My cousin Johnny Nash โ I can see clearly now the rain is goneโ has left us to be with the father rest easy big fella ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
— SCARFACE (@BrotherMob) October 7, 2020
R.I.P to the reggae legend Johnny Nash. One of the artists who made me fall in love with lovers rock and reggae music in the early 70s. So many amazing tunes and a voice like silk. I have never really known a time with reggae music. He was one of the greatest. #JohnnyNash
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) October 7, 2020
Another legend gone.
R.I.P Johnny Nash pic.twitter.com/kiioGWkUSh
— UB40 (@UB40OFFICIAL) October 7, 2020
Thank you mr Nash – for all the love in your music – and for letting us use your great song – RIP
Johnny Nash – I Can See Clearly Now https://t.co/55Y0Ks61KG via @YouTube— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 7, 2020