Alton Ellis
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Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008)[1][2] was a Jamaican singer-songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady, he was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady".[3][4][5] In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame.
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Alton Ellis | |
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Birth name | Alton Nehemiah Ellis |
Also known as | The Godfather of Rocksteady |
Born | (1938-09-01)1 September 1938 Kingston, Jamaica |
Died | 10 October 2008(2008-10-10) (aged 70) London, England |
Genres | R&B, ska, rocksteady, reggae |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1959–2008 |
Labels | Studio One, Treasure Isle, Trojan, Ackee Records, Bamboo |
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