Sean Paul, Tanya Stephens, and Gramps Morgan are among the industry players expected to pay tribute to the late Barry O’Hare this week.

In keeping with COVID-19 social distancing protocols, a virtual thanksgiving service to commemorate the life and legacy of the renowned engineer, producer, and musician will be held on Friday, October 9, between 4 pm and 7 pm in Ocho Rios.

Barry O’Hare’s widow, Janice shares with Music News the plans for the Virtual Wake.

Barry O’Hare honed his talent as an engineer and a producer at Grove Recording Studio, a subsidiary of IRIE FM. He also extended his skills as a Deejay on the station.

The proceedings will be guided by IRIE FM’s Ainsworth “Big A” Higgins and Ka’Bu Ma’at Kheru, along with Entertainment and Cultural Consultant, Clyde McKenzie.

Barry O’Hare died at the University Hospital of the West Indies, in St Andrew on September 19 after being tested positive for the coronavirus.

The 56-year-old helped to produced Third World’s 1992 album, ‘Committed,’ and was an engineer for Burning Spear’s Grammy-winning album, Calling Rastafari in 2000. He also worked as an engineer for Sean Paul, Shaggy, and Beres Hammond.

Barry O’Hare recorded and produced Tanya Stephens’ first album, and worked with the likes of Sade, Diana King, Yami Bolo, Jack Radics, Prezident Brown, Mikey Spice, and countless others.