Alton Ellis
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, Bamboo |
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady, he was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame.