Delroy Wilson

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

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5 October - 1948 - 6 March - 1995 - Jamaican - Ska - Rock steady - Reggae

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He released his first single "Emy Lou" in 1961 for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at the age of 13. His transition to rock steady in the late 1960s produced many hits including "Conquer Me" and "Riding For A Fall". After leaving Studio One he continued to record into the 1990s.

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Clement "Coxsone" Dodd - Studio One

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In 1972, Michael Manley's Peoples National Party chose "Better Must Come" as their election campaign song. A Bob Andy produced song, ?The Last Thing On My Mind? rose to No. 1 in Jamaica. Delroy was produced by Bunny Lee through the 1970s.

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Michael Manley - Bob Andy - Bunny Lee

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

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6 March - 1995

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