The Internationally acclaimed Godfather of reggae, the king of Rock Steady. Alton Ellis was born in kingston, Jamaica, and began his career as a dancer at the age of sixteen. After achieving many awards in this field over a two year period, Alton took an interest in singing.
His debut was as a vocal duo named Alton and Eddy. Their first recording on the Coxsone label, 'Muriel', was a major hit in Jamaican recording history. After Eddy left Jamaica to live in America, Alton formed a group named 'Alton and The Flames'. They recorded a large number of hit songs on the Treasure Isle label, including 'Dance Crashers', Girl I've got a Date', 'Rock Steady' and 'Black Mans Pride'.
After three years with Alton and The Flames, Alton launched his career as a solo artist and joined the 'Studio One Label' in 1967. The amount of hits that Alton created during this period is so enormous that to mention them all would be impossible. 'I'm Still in Love', 'Breaking Up' and 'I'm Just a Guy' were just a few. His first album 'Rock and Soul', released on the Studio One label was a Giant, paving the way for the many that were to follow over the years to come.
Alton left Jamaica in 1969 to spend two years in Toronto, Canada. He returned home for a period of three years and left again in 1974 to make his permanent home in London, England.
Alton has worked with every significant artist in the Reggae field, he has taught many upcoming artists. He is well respected by all who know him and revered by some.
Alton has performed in Europe, The United Kingdom, The United States, Canada and The West Indies. He made a dramatic impression in Sunsplash 1983.
Alton has received awards in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an artist and his contribution to the Reggae Music Industry from the following:
The Jamaican cultural Development Commission,
British Music Industry,
Black Echoes,
The Voice,
Reggae Hall of Fame and KGFJ, a Los Angeles radio station.
LA GRANJA FRISTAIL 08. El Morell (Tarragona) 13 i 14 de Juny 08
LA GRANJA FRISTAIL es presenta com un festival de música , on es fusiona, el reggae des de les seves arrels fins a la seva versió més actual i moderna passant per la rumba, el hip-hop, la salsa i fins i tot hi ha lloc per l’ electrònica i drum’n’bass. Mestissatge en estat pur i cultura de carrer.
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Jungle Jim sings of slavery on the attached chune called 'Slave Ship'. To say this chune is deep is putting it mildly. In the end, Jungle Jim reminds us that this atrocity happened not too long ago.
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Mr ellis i just want to said high from Monterrey, Mexico y play the guitar in a ska band called RIDDIM CATS.. www. myspace. com/losriddimcats and it will be a honor if you can pass to our myspcace....
respect godfather...you have been one of the greatest influences in my musical life..you have been comfort in my journey..i saw you years ago in south central L.A.,and i wished it could be the first of many to come..your contribution is immeasurable...a true living legend. all blessing to you bredren.."you got to live the life you love and love the life you live!"..BIG UP alton.. -twylite jones...dread out.
