DeathLocal NewsNews DLP: Richard Stoute’s contribution to Barbadian entertainment was enormous by Barbados Today 27/11/2023 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 27/11/2023 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1K The following statement was issued by the Leadership of the Democratic Labour Party on the passing of Richard ‘Dick’ Stoute: The Leadership of the DLP and indeed the entire DLP family wishes to extend sincere condolences to the family and close friends of Richard “Dick” Stoute on his passing. His contribution to Barbadian entertainment was enormous and he will forever be missed. Anyone who has become a household name in local entertainment within the past forty years would have had some kind of connection to him and his Teen Talent Competition. If ever there was a Barbadian vocalist who mastered the art of rendering soul music then that person was Richard Stoute. He was in many ways the God Father of local entertainment and his high standing in the history of Bajan music is assured. May he rest in eternal peace and Rise in Glory. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Buzzing with learning, students discover bees biodiversity role 12/12/2024 Exams abandoned: Students no-shows at high school exams 12/12/2024 Financial literacy drive to transform youth money mindset 12/12/2024