Remembering Some of Those In Pan We've Lost in 2020

Global - The steelpan music community mourns the passing of some of the stalwarts of the art form in 2020.

In Memoriam - 2020

The legendary Hugh Borde - Pan Pioneer, Panist, Arranger, Educator & Performing Artist passed on February 18, 2020 - click for more - See what folks are saying
The legendary Mr. Jules has passed on February 18, 2020. He was an innovator, leader, musician, intellect and - a gentleman., see more
Mr. Eustace “Manning” Henry passed on March 3, 2020. Mr. Henry was a master Steelpan Builder, Tuner, Blender, Soloist and Arranger. The name “Hells Gate Steel Orchestra” was submitted by Mr. Henry when the band was deciding upon a name to enter the first ever Panorama competition here in Antigua in 1949. He captained the band from 1958 - 1977. see more
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Michael Joseph, or “Scobie” as he is popularly called was the leader of the Southern Marines Steelband Foundation, one of the oldest bands in Trinidad. He was a former Central Executive member and Chairman of the South Central Region of Pan Trinbago.. see more

Noted ironman and Panist Hansel “Hanny” Leon passed on March 25, 2020. see more
Martin Douglas passed on March 31, 2020. He was the president of New York’s CrossFire Steel Orchestra. In addition he was chairman of the United States Steelband Association. see more
Oscar Williams, passed away Thursday April 9, 2020, - Oscar and his brother Tony, founded Belmont Hi Larks Steel Orchestra in Trinidad. see more
Frank Rollock, passed away Monday April 20, 2020 (1939 - 2020) see more
Dr. Anthony Achong, passed away Thursday June 29, 2020, Dr. Achong was an academic who devoted much of his research to steelpan technology. see more
Desperadoes Steel Orchestra legend Mr. Dennis “Tash” Ash passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020 - (1/21/40-7/7/20). see more
Grenada legend Mr. David “Peck” Edwards passed away on Tuesday July 19, 2020. see more
Trinidad & Tobago - The late great Mr. Nervin “Teach” Saunders passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020 - (1/28/37- 8/1/20). see more
Award-winning steelpan innovator Mr. Denzil “Dimes” Fernandez passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2020 - (5/24/44 - 8/8/20). see more
Former Chairman of the Northern Region of Pan Trinbago Mr. Trevor Cooper passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020 - see more
Panist, arranger and manager Mr. Andre Boldan (Sunrise: 12th July 1960) passed away on August 30th, 2020 - see more
Award winning steelpan innovator Dr. Jan Bach passed away on Friday October 30, 2020 - (12/11/1937-10/30/2020). The first concerto ever written for steelpan and orchestra was written by Dr. Jan Bach. see more
Award-winning steelpan innovator and inventor Jomo Wahtuse passed away on Sunday November 29, 2020 - (2/28/1935-11/29/2020). see more
Elite tuner and panist Clifford “Rope” Alfred passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2020 - (11/4/1946 -12/2/2020) . see more
Karen Codrington matriarch of the Codrington Pan Family passed on Tuesday December 15, 2020 - (1970 -12/15/2020) . see more
Milton “Wire” Austin - panist, manager and founding member of Fonclaire Steel Orchestra. passed away on Sunday December 20, 2020 - (--/--/---- -12/20/2020). see more
Albert “Doggie” Cox of Grenada’s Angel Harps Steel Orchestra passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020 -- (12/11/1949 - 12/22/2020); see more
Cyril Darceuil - iconic panist and member of Casablanca Steel Orchestra passed away on Friday December 25, 2020 - (--/--/1928 -12/25/2020). see more