Ken Boothe

Ken Boothe was born on 22 March 1946, in Kingston, Jamaica.

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His recording career began with producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd.

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He and Alton Ellis had a successful UK tour with the group Soul Vendors in 1967.

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After leaving Coxsone he recorded for Leslie Kong. He then formed the group Conscious Minds with B.B. Seaton. Ken had hits for Sonia Pottinger.

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Ken is known as "Mr. Rocksteady" for his prominence during that musical period. "Everything I Own" was No. 1 in the UK in 1974.

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He has also recorded for Bunny Lee, Phil Pratt, King Jammy, Pete Weston, Jack Ruby, Hugh “Red Man” James, Castro Brown and Tappa Zukie.

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Ken Boothe: Ken Boothe was born on 22 March 1946, in Kingston, Jamaica....

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