The Mighty "Arrow" has Died......

Marley Farley · Sep 16, 2010

Not sure if many of you have heard of him but I love Soca music & he was one of the best.. Have many of his albums & saw him live in 2000.. A wonderful lively concert... :yho:I for one will miss him....... :(

The Mighty Arrow, Soca King of the World, dies at 60
Published on September 16, 2010 Email To Friend Print Version
BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- The government and people of Montserrat join in mourning the loss of the Soca King of the World, Alphonsus â??The Mighty Arrowâ?? Cassell MBE. He died at his residence on Montserrat on Wednesday at the age of 60.

The islandâ??s national radio station ZJB was overwhelmed with calls of grief and offers of condolences to Arrowâ??s family in an atmosphere of deep mourning across the island.

Montserratâ??s Chief Minister, Reuben Meade said, â??Arrowâ??s passing is a national loss of a cultural institution and a national icon, who was generous, kind and the embodiment of an enduring and unmoving love for humanity. Arrow was an entertainer who shared with his people and the world lifeâ??s lessons of securing triumph over challenges and opportunity over loss. He will live on in the hearts of all Montserratians.â?

Arrow was diagnosed with cerebral cancer in early 2009. He was airlifted to the neighbouring island of Antigua last week for treatment. His family wishes to thank the medical teams in Montserrat, Miami and Antigua, friends and family who gave their support during the period of his illness.

Arrow setting the crowd alight with 'Hot, Hot, Hot' in Antigua in 2004. Photo: Norman 'Gus' Thomas Arrow or â??Phonzieâ?, as he was referred to by close friends and family, is responsible for taking the soca genre to the international music scene with his 1982 smash hit, Hot, Hot, Hot.

Having won the local Montserrat Calypso Competition on three occasions, the talents of the proud son of Montserrat were spotted by former Beatles manager, Sir George Martin, who worked with Arrow to turn his focus to his recording and touring career.

Arrow recorded no less than 22 studio albums with other notable hits including Long Time, Dancing Mood, Oâ??La Soca and Groove Master. He has performed at concerts, music festivals and gala events across the globe.

â??His death is a great loss to the family, his native land of Montserrat and the music world,â? said his brother, Justin â??Heroâ? Cassell, another talented vocalist and songwriter, who worked with Arrow during his peak years.

Funeral arrangements are to be announced in due course.
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roders · Sep 16, 2010

Always sad Marley when someone much loved dies,I am not familiar with the guy but I am very familiar with the song Hot Hot Hot which is played all over the world ,reminds me of holidays.
RIP Arrow......

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