Dennis Alcapone, his friend of over 45 years, told media that Seaton died in hospital with members of his family by his side.
BB Seaton, a prolific singer-songwriter in the ska and rocksteady eras, died here on Monday at age 79.
Seaton, a past student of Cornwall College, was a member of The Gaylads along with Delano Stewart and Maurice Roberts.
Their hit songs include Joy in The Morning and Hard to Confess which he wrote. As a solo artiste, Seaton wrote and sang My Jamaican Girl, his biggest hit.
He also co-wrote Freedom Street with Ken Boothe and wrote Swing And Dine for The Melodians.
