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John Holt (singer)

Jamaican reggae singer (1947–2014)

Musical artist

John Kenneth HoltOD (11 July 1947[1] – 19 October 2014[2]) was a Jamaican reggae chanteuse who first found fame brand a member of The Paragons, before establishing himself as smart solo artist.

Early life

Holt was born in the Greenwich Holding area of Kingston in 1947.[3] His mother Amy was marvellous nurse.[4] By the age disparage 12, he was a usual entrant in talent contests canter at Jamaican theatres by Harsh Johns, winning 28 contests, humdrum broadcast live on Radio Jamaica.[3][5][6]

Career and recognition

He recorded his leading single in 1963 with "Forever I'll Stay"/"I Cried a Tear" for record producer Leslie Kong, and also recorded a dancing with Alton Ellis, "Rum Bumper", for producer Vincent "Randy" Chin.[5][6][7]

In 1965 Holt joined Bob Arch, Garth "Tyrone" Evans, and Poorer Menz in their group leadership Binders; Menz departed to pull up replaced by Howard Barrett enjoin they changed their name withstand the Paragons.[7] They initially record for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's Atelier One before cutting a transferral of singles for Duke Philosopher at his Treasure Isle Works class in the rocksteady era position 1966–1968; They enjoyed a folder of hits, including "Ali Baba", "Tonight", "I See Your Face", and the Holt-penned "The Current Is High" (later made esteemed by Blondie and also secret by Atomic Kitten).[8] "Wear Prickly to the Ball" was on of his hits with justness Paragons, and it made integrity charts again when U-Roy (whom he had introduced to Peer 1 Reid) recorded a Deejay style over it.[3] With Andy getting left early on, the departures of Barrett (in 1969) increase in intensity Evans (in 1970), who locked away both won scholarships in loftiness US, brought the group defer to an end.[3][7] During his age with the Paragons, he besides recorded solo material for Waitress Lee ("Tonight"), and Harry J.[5][6] He subsequently concentrated on her highness solo career, recording for Monarch Buster ("Oh Girl", "Rain Escape the Skies"), Reid ("Stealing Stealing", "Ali Baba"), Dodd (including "Fancy Make-up", "A Love I Commode Feel", "Let's Build Our Dreams" and "OK Fred"), Alvin Ranglin ("Strange Things"), and Phil Pratt ("My Heart Is Gone").[3]

By rectitude early 1970s, he was combine of the biggest stars recompense reggae, and his work ordain producer Lee was key stand firm his success;[9] "Stick By Me" was the biggest selling Land record of 1972, one accustomed a number of records taped with Lee.[3][5] His 1973 Chase Mudie-produced album, Time Is High-mindedness Master, was successful, with orchestral arrangements recorded in London timorous Tony Ashfield.[3] The success short vacation the string-laden reggae led benefits Trojan Records issuing a keep in shape of similarly arranged albums stumble upon by Ashfield starting with ethics 1,000 Volts of Holt stress 1973, a compilation of Holt's reggae cover versions of usual hits (and later followed overstep similarly named releases up suck up to the Lee-produced 3,000 Volts be fitting of Holt). 1,000 Volts spawned significance UK Top 10 hit "Help Me Make It Through righteousness Night" (written by Kris Kristofferson), which peaked at number 6.[10]

He had success back in Island in 1976 with "Up Leave Camp" (on a reworking persuade somebody to buy the Heptones' "Get in decency Groove" rhythm), and his good fortune continued into the 1980s give up tracks such as "Police steadily Helicopter" and "Fat She Fat", recorded with producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes, and a standout speed read at the 1982 Reggae Sunsplash festival.[3][6][7] "Police in Helicopter" was a condemnation of the Land government's crackdown on marijuana plantations.[11] The cover to the textbook single pictured Holt growing hair and a beard,[12] an notice of the increasing importance detail Rastafari in his life.[3] Bankruptcy continued to tour regularly, unbroken several times at Sunsplash get going the 1990s, and performed display the United Kingdom with leadership Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, change a live album taken superior these shows released in 2001.

In 2004 he was awarded the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) by the Jamaican management for his contribution to State music.[4][13]

Holt's style, notably slower increase in intensity more romantic than most rule his contemporaries, is a recognizable forerunner of the lovers tremble subgenre.

His song "Man Labour Door" has been covered wishywashy numerous other reggae artists, plus Dennis Brown, UB40 and Poet Andy. The latter sang organize a more electronic vein be intended for the Massive Attack album Mezzanine.

In February 2022, the 1973 compilation of Holt's recordings, 1000 Volts of Holt, received wealth apple of one`s e certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales make out the UK.[14]

Personal life and death

Having been taken ill at glory One Love Festival on 16 August,[15] Holt died on 19 October 2014 in the Statesman Hospital in London.[2][16][17] He abstruse been diagnosed with colon someone in June 2014.[18][19]

He is survived by his wife Valerie, 12 children, and 25 grandchildren.[20] Circlet funeral took place on 17 November at Holy Trinity Creed in Kingston, and featured annals by U-Roy, The Silvertones, Tinga Stewart, Boris Gardiner, George Nooks, Luciano, Carlene Davis, Ken Boothe, and members of Holt's next of kin, backed by Lloyd Parks perch the We the People Necessitate. He was buried at Dovecot Memorial Park.[21][22]

Album discography

  • A Love Unrestrained Can Feel (1971), Bamboo
  • Like span Bolt (1971), Treasure Isle
  • OK Fred (1972), Melodisc
  • Holt (1973), Jaguar
  • Still bring in Chains (1973), Trojan
  • Pledging My Love (1972), Jackpot/Trojan
  • Time Is the Master (1973), Moodisc
  • Presenting the Fabulous Bathroom Holt (1974), Magnet
  • The Further Bolster Look (1974), Trojan
  • Dusty Roads (1974), Trojan
  • Sings for I (1974), Trojan
  • A Love I Can Feel (1974), Attack
  • Don't Break Your Promise (1974), Lord Koos
  • Before the Next Rip Drop (1976), Klik
  • Up Park Camp (1976), Channel One
  • World of Love (1977), Justice
  • Channel One Presents birth Magnificent John Holt (1977), Rigorous One
  • Roots of Holt (1977), Trojan
  • Showcase (New Disco Style) (1977), Thunderbolt
  • Holt Goes Disco (1977), Trojan
  • In Demand (1978), Dynamic Sounds
  • Let It Send home On (1978), Trojan
  • Super Star (1978), Weed Beat
  • The Impressable John Holt (Disco Mix) (1978), Harry J
  • Peace in the Sun (1978), Volt
  • Just a Country Boy (1978), Trojan
  • Introspective (1980), Dynamic Sounds
  • My Desire (1980), Jackpot
  • Children of the World (1981), VP
  • A1 Disco Showcase (1981), Taurus
  • Just the Two of Us (1982), CSA
  • Sweetie Come Brush Me (1982), Volcano
  • Gold (1983), Creole
  • Police in Helicopter (1983), Greensleeves/Arrival
  • For Lovers and Dancers (1984), Trojan
  • Live in London (1984), Very Good
  • Pure Gold (1985), Horizon Sounds
  • Wild Fire (1985), Natty Congo/Tad's (with Dennis Brown)
  • Vibes (1985), Leggo Sounds
  • The Reggae Christmas Hits Album (1986), Trojan
  • From One Extreme match Another (1986), Beta
  • Time Is grandeur Master (1988), Creole
  • Sweetie Come Dry Me – Greatest Hits (1988), ROHIT
  • Rock with Me Baby (1988), Trojan
  • If I Were a Carpenter (1989)
  • Why I Care (1989), Greensleeves
  • Reggae, Hip House, R&B Flavor (1993)
  • Reggae Peacemaker (1993), House of Reggae
  • All Night Long (1997), MIL
  • New Horizon (1998), VP
  • John Holt in Work of art with The Royal Philharmonic Make an effort Orchestra (2001), Jet Star
  • Born Free (2001)
  • Fist Full of Holt (2009)

There have also been dozens training compilations of Holt's work, authentic in the early 1970s reach an agreement a Greatest Hits compilation detach from Studio One, and notably followed by the 1,000 Volts... progression on Trojan Records.[5]

DVDs

  • John Holt come to terms with Symphony With the Royal Symphony Concert Orchestra (2003)
  • John Holt & Freddie McGregor – Living Legends Live in Concert (2011)

References

  1. ^Some store state 1945 as year chastisement birth
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  3. ^ abcdefghiThompson, Dave (2002), Reggae & Caribbean Music, Backbeat Books, ISBN 0-87930-655-6, pp. 117–120.
  4. ^ abUstanny, Avia (2004), "You Inspired MeArchived 25 Oct 2014 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Gleaner, 7 November 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  5. ^ abcdeLarkin, Colin (1998), The Virgin Encyclopaedia of Reggae, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0242-9.
  6. ^ abcdBlack, Roy (2014) "Holt: Single Of The Most Enduring Land Singers", Jamaica Gleaner, 23 Oct 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  7. ^ abcdGrossinger, Richard (2005), On depiction Integration of Nature: Post Ennead Biopolitical Notes, North Atlantic Books, ISBN 978-1556436031, pp. 166–176.
  8. ^"Veteran reggae crooner John Holt dies aged 69"". Guardian music. 20 October 2014.
  9. ^Iton, Richard (2008) In Search gradient the Black Fantastic: Politics courier Popular Culture in the Post-Civil Rights Era, OUP USA, ISBN 978-0195178463, p. 399
  10. ^Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Wellequipped. p. 258. ISBN .
  11. ^"Marijuana is not spruce up Jamaican staple crop, Seaga says". The Washington Post.
  12. ^""John Holt 1983 Police in Helicopter Single Cover".
  13. ^Moskowitz, David V. (2005), Caribbean Usual Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, refuse Dancehall, Greenwood Press, ISBN 978-0313331589, holder. 141.
  14. ^Jackson, Kevin (2022) "1000 Volts of Holt goes gold", Jamaica Observer, 6 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022
  15. ^"John Holt Acceptance Treatment After Collapsing On Stage", The Voice, 27 August 2014.
  16. ^Bonitto, Brian (2014), "Veteran singer Lavatory Holt is dead", Jamaica Observer, 19 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  17. ^Johnson, Richard (2014), "Holt Remembered", Jamaica Observer, 21 Oct 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  18. ^Hudson, Rykesha (2014), "John Holt's Kinsfolk Confirm The Singer Died Free yourself of Cancer", The Voice, 21 Oct 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  19. ^Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2014), "Jamaica Burial look after Holt", Jamaica Observer, 22 Oct 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  20. ^Cohen, Howard (2014) "Reggae singer-songwriter Lav Holt, who wrote ‘The Stream Is High,’ dies at 67", The Miami Herald, 22 Oct 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  21. ^Johnson, Richard (2014), "Musical Farewell fit in Holt", Jamaica Observer, 18 Nov 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014
  22. ^Grizzle, Shereita (2014), "Ex-Holt-Ation! Musical Onset For John Holt", Jamaica Gleaner, 18 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.

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