SHAGGY RECEIVES ORDER OF
DISTINCTION COMMANDER CLASS
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 12, 2007,
Kingston, Jamaica: -
Music icon Shaggy receives the Order Of
Distinction in the rank of Commander for outstanding
service to Jamaica on Monday October 15 at Kings House.
The Order of Distinction is the fifth in order of
precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour in
Jamaica; Commanders take place and precedence immediately
after Members and Honorary Members of the Order of
Jamaica.
Shaggy, born Orville Richard Burrell, in Kingston,
Jamaica, relocated to his mother's home in Brooklyn, New
York at age 18. After leaving the US marines in the early
nineties he launched his music career to great success.
Oh Carolina, a cover of The Folkes
Brothers (1960) hit became his first major
success when it roared into the Number One spot in the
U.K. and nine other countries, in 1993 the song also
appeared on the Pure Pleasure album. Shaggy
quickly followed in 1995 with the Boombastic
album for which he won a won Grammy in 1996 for Best
Reggae Album. In the last 12 years Shaggy has sold over
20 million albums worldwide.
Shaggy is not only an entertainer but also has a soft
heart, over the years Shaggy has consistently demonstrated
his philanthropy by giving significant funds to charities
all over the world from Jamaica to Africa.
Shaggy has been a
consistent staple on the music scene both internationally
and locally. He has made and indelible mark on Jamaica and
is a great example for all.
"I feel honoured to receive
this award and overwhelmed that the Jamaican government
saw it fit to bestow upon me such recognition"- Shaggy
Shaggy
will receive his Order of Distinction at a public awards
ceremony this National Heroes Day, Monday October 15
th at Kings House at 9AM.
