Delroy Wilson

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Delroy Wilson (5 October 1948 - 6 March 1995), was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer.

[edit] Career

He released his first solo single "Emy Lou" in 1961 for record producer, Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, at the age of thirteen. His transition to rocksteady in the late 1960s produced many hits including "Conquer Me" and "Riding For A Fall". His classic song "Dancing Mood" remains one of the most popular Jamaican songs from that time.[citation needed] After leaving Studio One he continued to record into the 1990s.

In 1972, Michael Manley's People's National Party chose Wilson's "Better Must Come" as their election campaign song. Also a Bob Andy produced song, "The Last Thing On My Mind" rose to number one in Jamaica. Delroy was produced by Bunny Lee through the 1970s.

Delroy had influenced many U.K. punk bands in the early 70's including the Clash and they mention him on in "(White Man) in Hammersmith Palais".

Delroy Wilson died on 6 March 1995 at Kingston's UWI hospital from complications following a liver ailment.

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