Peanuts Taylor in 1975, at the opening of the Drumbeat Club at Nassau Beach Hotel.
THE prime minister has paid tribute to "Peanuts" Taylor, saying he is "deeply saddened" by the news of his death.
Mr Davis said: "The Bahamas has lost one of its finest sons."
John Berkely Taylor, known better as Peanuts, was born on June 20, 1935. He became a legendary entertainer in The Bahamas, and his fame went beyond our shores, appearing on the Johnny Carson Show and opening for Nat King Cole.
He is famed locally for being a club owner - with his Drumbeat Club a highlight of Bahamian nightlife.
Mr Davis said "Peanuts was more than entertainer; he was our cultural treasure".
He added: "From his humble beginnings on Shirley Street to the bright lights of global stages, his journey was a testament to resilience, talent, and an unrelenting love for his craft. He showed the world what it meant to be Bahamian - proud, passionate, and deeply connected to our roots."
Mr Davis recalled seeing Peanuts perform, "feeling the electrifying energy of his drums".
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bahamianson 3 days, 16 hours ago
Yeah, at the BFF Mrs. Davis spoke about peanuts as if he were dead. The audience had to tell her that he was still alive. Funny how Brave dis not attend the documentary dedicated to him last month and can speak on his behave in this article. As a matter of fact , the documentary spoke about how the hotel industry destroyed peanuts' and the other club owners clubs. You know what , the place was I power while these club owners( Black Bahamian Men) lost their livelihoods and the culture of the Bahamas. History tells the truth and politicians pounce on opportunities.
tetelestai 3 days, 7 hours ago
While we are at it, let's blame "Brave" for cancer, hurricanes, Covid and Russian's war of aggression in Ukraine, too.
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