Album: Love To Share by Alton Ellis (1979)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1970s, Album


Album: The Legendary by Alton Ellis (2001)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 2000s, Album


Album: 25th Silver Jubilee by Alton Ellis (1984)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1980s, Album


Album: More Alton Ellis by Alton Ellis (2008)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 2000s, Album


Album: A New Day by Alton Ellis (1983)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1980s, Album


Album: The Duke Reid Collection by Alton Ellis
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Album


Album: Sunday Coming by Alton Ellis (1971)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1970s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Slummin' by Alton Ellis
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Album


Album: Sets A Better Example by Alton Ellis (1989)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1980s, Album


Album: Continuation by Alton Ellis (1985)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1980s, Album


Album: I'm Still in Love With You by Alton Ellis (2006)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 2000s, Compilation


Album: Daydreaming by Alton Ellis (1983)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1980s, Album


Album: Man From Studio One by Alton Ellis (1994)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1990s, Album


Album: Still in Love by Alton Ellis (1977)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1970s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Sunday Coming by Alton Ellis (1995)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Many Moods of Alton Ellis by Alton Ellis (1980)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1980s, Album


Album: The Pama Years Alton Ellis The Godfather of Rocksteady by Alton Ellis (2020)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Love to Share by Alton Ellis (1979)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1970s, Album


Album: Get Ready for Rock-Reggae-Steady by Alton Ellis
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Album


Album: Jet Star Reggae Max - Alton Ellis by Alton Ellis
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Album


Album: Soul Groover by Alton Ellis (1997)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1990s, Compilation


Album: Mr. Soul of Jamaica by Alton Ellis (1967)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1960s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Pure Lovers Rock by Alton Ellis (2021)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Best of Alton Ellis by Alton Ellis
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: All My Tears by Alton Ellis (2006)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 2000s, Album


Album: Cry Tough by Alton Ellis (1993)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1990s, Album


Album: Soul of Jamaica by Alton Ellis
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Album


Album: Here I Am by Alton Ellis (1988)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1980s, Album


Album: Arise Black Man 1968-1978 by Alton Ellis (1999)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Mr Skabeana by Alton Ellis (1981)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican vocalist. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Jamaican music scene. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1980s, Album


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