Alton Ellis | |
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 Alton Ellis performing live in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alton Nehemiah Ellis |
| Also known as | The Godfather of Rocksteady |
| Born | 1 September 1938 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 10 October 2008 (aged 70) London, England |
| Genres | R&B, ska, rocksteady, reggae |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1959–2008 |
| Labels | Studio One, Treasure Isle, Trojan, Ackee Records, Bamboo |
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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