Kingston Public Hospital

Veteran Jamaican music producer and artist manager Claude “Big Stone” Sinclair passed away at age 69 on April 28, 2026, after a battle with prostate cancer. A former police officer turned cultural icon, Sinclair founded Big Stone Records and worked with top-tier Reggae artists including Richie Spice and Sizzla. He was widely celebrated for his philanthropic efforts, specifically his advocacy for veteran artists like Junior Byles and his commitment to using music as a healing force in Kingston’s most vulnerable communities. Sinclair’s legacy is defined by his dual roles as a technical master of the “Rockers” sound and a selfless protector of Jamaica’s musical heritage.