RIP Alton Ellis

[Southy]

Lost his battle with cancer. One of the greats.

YouTube - I Can't Stand It - Alton Ellis

 

[Gwylan]

Sad news.

I hadn't realised that he was ill but I was listening to Girl, I've got a date just a couple of days ago, singing along and thinking what a wonderful song.

Going to play some more now.

 

[1066familyman]

An hour long tribute to the great man on Dotun Adebayo's show here.

BBC iPlayer - Radio - BBC London 94.9

 

[1066familyman]

Jamaica Gleaner News - Alton Ellis - Godfather of Rocksteady - 1938-2008 - Monday | October 13, 2008