Alton Ellis nickname(s):
The Godfather of Rocksteady
Alton Ellis date of birth:
September 1, 1938
How old was Alton Ellis when died?
70
Where was Alton Ellis born?
Kingston, Jamaica
When did Alton Ellis die?
October 10, 2008
Alton Ellis body shape:
Average
What color are Alton Ellis's eyes?
Black
What color is Alton Ellis's hair?
Black
What is Alton Ellis's ethnicity?
Black
What is Alton Ellis nationality?
Jamaican
What is Alton Ellis's occupation?
Singer-songwriter
What genre is Alton Ellis's work?
R&b;, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae
What instruments does Alton Ellis play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter. 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.