Alton Ellis : Joy In The Morning

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(s) Singer-songwriter Instrument(s) Vocals Years active 1959–2008 Labels Studio One, Treasure Isle, Trojan, Ackee Records, Bamboo