“Rest in eternal peace,” the tweet finished, with a picture attached of a young and smiling Frederick.
Details surrounding the 55-year-old’s death are not yet known, but Birmingham City Council have confirmed he died on July 20.
British-Jamaican reggae band Musical Youth formed in 1979 in Birmingham, making their mark on the 80s music scene.
The band are best remembered for their 1982 single Pass the Dutchie, which achieved the number one spot on various charts around the globe.
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