Alton Ellis
Known as the 'godfather of rocksteady', Alton Ellis had one of Jamaican music's
sweetest and most soulful voices and created a unique sound that bridged the gap
between the jumping, up-tempo rhythms of ska and the slow, languid grooves of
reggae.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica he was spotted performing in school shows and got his
break appearing on a national television talent contest, before teaming up with
Eddy Parkins and recording romantic R&B ballads for the legendary producer
Coxsone Dodd at Studio One. The duo topped the Jamaican charts with their single
'Muriel' in 1960 a...
