Alton Ellis


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Genre: Reggae

Biography
One of the first vocalists to enter the Jamaican music business, Alton Ellis was generally revered as the greatest and most soulful singer the country ever produced -- that is, until Bob Marley came along. Ellis had his first hit during the ska craze, but made his true lasting mark as the definitive solo singer of the rocksteady era. Sweet, smooth,... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
2004 Be True to Yourself: Anthology 1965-1973
2002 Valley of Decision
2001 More Alton Ellis
2001 Many Moods of Alton Ellis
2000 Change My Mind
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Member Of:
Alton & Hortense Ellis
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Similar Artists:
Ken Boothe
Desmond Dekker
Joe Higgs
The Mighty Diamonds
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Influenced By:
The Skatalites
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Followers:
Winston Jarrett
Third World
Ken Boothe
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