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Alton Ellis
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Alton Ellis

Alton Ellis is a rocksteady artist from Jamaica. 82 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Rocksteady · Jamaica · Best rocksteady albums

82
Releases
1965–2026
Active years

Discography

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Unforgettable Alton Ellis

2020 · 20 tracks

Singles & EPs

29

Live & compilations

7

Collaborators

3

Community

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Alton Ellis at a glance

Born in
Kingston
From
Jamaica
Active since
1959
Instruments
voice
Labels
Island Records, Studio One

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

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.

Alton Ellis in brief

How many Alton Ellis releases are on Riffiter?
82 releases are catalogued, spanning 1965 to 2026.
What genre is Alton Ellis?
Alton Ellis is catalogued under Rocksteady, Reggae.
What is the most recent Alton Ellis release on Riffiter?
The Posthumous Album, released in 2026.

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