Bunny Rugs Tribute - An Island Origins Special

A 2013 interview with the late, great Bunny Rugs and Third World Band, hosted by Calibe Thompson of Caribcast and Jamaicans.com.
On February 2nd, 2014, the world lost a Jamaican treasure, the voice of Bunny Rugs. He was not just a penomenal vocal presence, he was also a bright, funny, warm-hearted man with a loving family, steadfast friends and legions of adoring fans. In 2013, Third World celebrated 40 years as a band, and I had the esteemed privilege of spending a sunny evening with them, soaking in their brotherhood, listening to the sweet sounds of their harmonies, and basking in the brilliance of Bunny's voice.
Bunny - May your voice ring on in our ears, may your music live on in our hearts. Rest well, dear friend. You will be missed.

[@bennyrobles9194]

One of the most legendary reggae lead singers of all time.!!! RIP Bunny Rugs

[@michael_caz_nyc]

He was truly The Best. Phenomenal Voice. I had the pleasure of hanging-out with him in NYC. Really nice guy. All about Music & Positive Vibes. R.I.P. Mr. Reggae Ambassador. oNe LovE from NYC

[@keepitjiggygal3446]

One of my favorite reggae voices, Bunny Rugs. I will surely miss him. RIP and blessings to his family and friends.

[@proudxaymacan2944]

R.I.P. Bunny Rugs! This was a great tribute. This tribute shows true passion for reggae music and not just doing something for a pay check. This is my favorite reggae band.

[@EmpressCaliTea]

wonderful tribute. wonderful people! we miss you bunny and thank you for all you've given us!

[@laurenced4717]

💜

[@janicemarshall8987]

Great interview...watching in 2021

[@ericasare4961]

An amazing tribute to an amazing singer. Your voice was so unique. May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace.

[@fallyakhoubaabdallah328]

Great video. Great Bunny, Love U, love Third World Band !

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Thank you, Calibe Thompson of Caribcast and Jamaicans.com. RIP Bunny Rugs, the spirit lives! 1

[@amunra8651]

One of the better interviews in the jamaican entertainment scene in a long time. Bunny will definitely left a void in the reggae music arena. Sleep in peace and your work here will prevail.

[@josephbennett2484]

One of the best 🇯🇲🇯🇲 of all time Greatest NUFF RESPECT 💯 third world

[@funkrocker8011]

This is a great tribute and we'll put together. Very professionally done. RIP William ' Bunny Rugs' Clarke. With that sweet,soulful and melodious voce I know you are singing on Jah's choir.

[@daynajoe]

Thanks for sharing this.✨🙏🏾✨ Grew upon Bunny Rug’s voice, live and the albums. ❤️❤️❤️ Third World-an integral Part of the soundtrack of my life. ✨

[@johanbesse]

BUNNY ALWAYS IN THE ♥ ♥ OF AMSTERDAM R.I.P

[@jamajinja2194]

Very professional, Calibe. Thank you for this time you have given to us to listen to Bunny as he reminisces about his and the band's storied career. He was one of my all time favorites and next to Bob Marley is the reason I first feel in love with reggae music. He is already and will be so missed.

[@Tacobiter1]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@Logantl74]

Thanx for this work ! and RIP M RUGS

[@vusimthalane9299]

What a beautiful woman presenter

[@kimferriera3100]

Ahh we miss him so much on maui so wonderful the best show full moon love love 🎶👣💜💜

[@hennyverheij5969]

Bless them all! 🖤💚💛❤

[@MegaFOUNDATION1]

SADLY MISSED BUNNY RIGGS SPEAKING TRUTH. YES! THE GLOBALIZATION OF MUSIC BY THE POWERS IN BABYLON HAS CHANGED THE WAYS MUSIC IS PLAYED AND OWNED.

[@marvinharms1891]

I think you guys could be the best band in the world?

[@GergAnidem]

Great interview Calibe!

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Such a fantastic voice! I was honored and privileged to host him in Uganda in December 1996, when the original Third World was still together.

[@marleyite]

Rest well Bunny Rugs, Ibo Cooper and Carrot Jarrett. You are all missed tremendously.

[@belindagullilin8850]

RIP great loss I seen rugs in Hawaii 1984 and then again at the Roxy in Hollywood 2012

[@Romel5427]

I cry when I hear of the passing of Sir Bunny Rugs. Third is one of the world best bands! Personally

[@selvenmoothoocurpen8922]

Rest in peace mr bunny rug the golden voice of reggae.jah bless brother

[@oranebriscoe7376]

Excellent history

[@maxdslr]

Miss this guy, he was such a force in reggae music.

[@jean-phillipecrampont8190]

RIP BUNNY RUGS GREAT SONG ...TU ME MANQUE MON FRÈRE. ..

[@GoodSoundz13]

Another great interview with Third World

[@laurenced4717]

You are with us Bunny 💜☮️

[@barbaraglover4451]

R I P Bunny Rugs I knew back in Brooklyn New York when he was driving Yellow Taxi In New York City

[@marleyite]

barrbaraglover4451 - Wow, I never knew Bunny Rugs drove yellow cabs in NY.

[@jeanpatrickmellon7106]

Fantastique, music. Bunnty

[@dalegordon5184]

Bunny sip ❤

[@davidellerby9614]

RIP BUNNY Ruggs

[@JanetJackson-wv9fu]

My Condolences The poor Don't pray To jah.

[@celinecharles6570]

❤❤sorry he is gone great singer😂🎉

[@michaelryba2067]

The Spirit Lives- You are missed Bother B. Thank you for being in my live for many years & making it so special!

[@missreggae1luv]

Plucked from our midst, we're forced inside our memory bank as surely each and every one of us has a Third World and/or Bunny Rugs memory. Thank you Bunny for the fine memories. Yours was a voice that brought the R&B and soul elements to the Reggae genre in such a sweet and special, unforgettable way. You will be sorely missed as another chapter of reggae has closed with your passing. Namaste and RIP.

[@viewmaster2027]

My Favorite Reggae Band Of All Time... R.I.P. Bunny Rugs!

[@colleenhenry8022]

R.I.P Bunny Rugs!! The Spirit Lives!!

[@oleskool53]

I love this band. I saw them live in Knoxville, TN. The best outdoor concert ever!

[@iceprince3572]

same birthday as bob, two great singers. Rip bruv

[@johnnybgood1698]

And he died on my first son birthday

[@helithemaddog4994]

RIP Bunny. We'll all miss you. My heart cries, it's too hard to think that you're gone. Bless your soul Bunny!

[@garyhemmings2977]

Best reggae band ever not knocking the rest but these are great x x

[@abdoala2367]

GOOD

[@IBumpg]

I still think that the best presentation they did was EXPLANITATION. If anyone has a video of this show, done on the grounds of Jamaica House in the mid-seventies.

[@John-sb1hv]

John