Johnny Clarke

Johnny Clarke

Clarke's big success came in the 70's after he teamed up with producer Bunny Lee. Under Lee's tutelage during 1975-76, Clarke became the most exciting new singer in Jamaica. His repertoire, an astute mix of militant "dread" tunes and love songs, given a contemporary gloss or "style" by the Aggrovators studio band, found immediate favour with the discerning dancehall patrons of Jamaica and elsewhere. (DiscogsSignificant. File under: Roots Reggae Masters

Discography: Albums 1974-83  1984-Present

In the music library: The Hudson Affair, Keith Hudson & Friends: Golden Snake

Soul Jazz Records Presents Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955-83None Shall Escape the Judgement

Virgin Front Line: Sounds of RealityDeclaration of RightsI Wish It Could Go On Forever; Roots, Natty Roots, Natty Congo

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