Reggae singer Freddie McGregor is recuperating after suffering a stroke. According to reliable sources, the ‘Big Ship’ singer suffered a stroke last week in the United States, and is now at home resting.
Mark Leggett, a Los Angeles-based guitarist/ film and television composer, wrote on his social media pages that the singer had indeed suffered a stroke.
“Just to confirm that singer Freddie McGregor did have a stroke this past Monday. I would just like to confirm news from a very very reliable source that he (is) currently doing fine. Just resting up. I hope (this) puts everyone’s mind at ease all over the world,” Leggett posted.
For the past 38 years, McGregor has been one of reggae’s front-runners. He is known for songs including ‘Big Ship’, ‘Push Comes to Shove’, ‘Just Don’t Want to be Lonely’, and ‘I’m A Winner’.
Freddie McGregor was scheduled to join the group UB40 on tour beginning on December 2 in Nottingham before going on to Norwich, Stoke-On-Trent, Liverpool, Belfast, Castlebar, Birmingham, Leeds, and London.
“Hot Off the Press: UK massive are you Readyyyy???!! I am very excited to be joining the legendary UB40 on their upcoming Arena December shows in celebration of their 45th Anniversary,” he had written in a post on November 7.
A week ago, UB40 released a vague announcement telling fans that the “Big Ship Sailing” artist would not be joining the tour.
“To all our fans, our good friend Freddie McGregor will not be joining us on our December arena dates in Leeds, Birmingham, and London. We look forward to seeing all the fans and performing with Freddie soon. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on future dates!” a note posted on Instagram read.
Team Red Carpet Shelley wishes the Big Ship Captain a speedy and complete recovery.
