#galleryyuhself/Lord Bryner

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Lord Creator (Kenrick Patrick) and Lord Bryner (Kade Simon). Both men were possibly distant cousins, without knowing it although they knew each other well.

They were both from South Trinidad. They were both prolific composers.

Whereas Bryner was the first Independence Calypso King of Trinidad and Tobago, Creator composed for Independence in Jamaica and his composition was highly acclaimed.

They both got into problems with the authorities in the USA.

They both had struggles with drug use and went through very difficult phases, which sadly culminated in the early demise of Bryner.

They both also contributed to the development of reggae and other Caribbean musical genres.

Lord Creator passed away in June at the age of 87.

He shared a very close relationship with Slinger Francisco (Mighty Sparrow) for most of his life and in a very interesting way one of Sparrow's compositions is related to a situation where Sparrow escaped being jailed due to the intervention of Lord Creator.

Last year he was the recipient of one of the highest national awards in Jamaica.

Compiled by Francis Morean