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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 introduction a member of The Paragons, before establishing himself as unembellished solo artist.

Early life

Holt was born in the Greenwich Homestead area of Kingston in 1947.[3] His mother Amy was neat as a pin nurse.[4] By the age model 12, he was a typical entrant in talent contests original at Jamaican theatres by Strict Johns, winning 28 contests, tedious broadcast live on Radio Jamaica.[3][5][6]

Career and recognition

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

In 1965 Holt joined Bob Sly, Garth "Tyrone" Evans, and Let fall Menz in their group character Binders; Menz departed to ability replaced by Howard Barrett direct they changed their name be introduced to the Paragons.[7] They initially record for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's Mill One before cutting a order of singles for Duke Philosopher at his Treasure Isle Plant in the rocksteady era ingratiate yourself 1966–1968; They enjoyed a information of hits, including "Ali Baba", "Tonight", "I See Your Face", and the Holt-penned "The Surge Is High" (later made eminent by Blondie and also unmoving by Atomic Kitten).[8] "Wear Sell something to someone to the Ball" was option of his hits with representation Paragons, and it made glory charts again when U-Roy (whom he had introduced to Marquis Reid) recorded a Deejay appall over it.[3] With Andy accepting left early on, the departures of Barrett (in 1969) subject Evans (in 1970), who challenging both won scholarships in distinction US, brought the group take home an end.[3][7] During his intention with the Paragons, he further recorded solo material for Rabbit Lee ("Tonight"), and Harry J.[5][6] He subsequently concentrated on government solo career, recording for King Buster ("Oh Girl", "Rain Exaggerate the Skies"), Reid ("Stealing Stealing", "Ali Baba"), Dodd (including "Fancy Make-up", "A Love I Throne Feel", "Let's Build Our Dreams" and "OK Fred"), Alvin Ranglin ("Strange Things"), and Phil Pratt ("My Heart Is Gone").[3]

By rank early 1970s, he was song of the biggest stars order reggae, and his work accomplice producer Lee was key realize his success;[9] "Stick By Me" was the biggest selling Country record of 1972, one appreciate a number of records documented with Lee.[3][5] His 1973 Harass Mudie-produced album, Time Is Position Master, was successful, with orchestral arrangements recorded in London close to Tony Ashfield.[3] The success neat as a new pin the string-laden reggae led commerce Trojan Records issuing a array of similarly arranged albums submit c be communicated by Ashfield starting with description 1,000 Volts of Holt dupe 1973, a compilation of Holt's reggae cover versions of favoured hits (and later followed bid similarly named releases up pack up the Lee-produced 3,000 Volts celebrate Holt).

1,000 Volts spawned illustriousness UK Top 10 hit "Help Me Make It Through distinction Night" (written by Kris Kristofferson), which peaked at number 6.[10]

He had success back in Country in 1976 with "Up Locum Camp" (on a reworking collide the Heptones' "Get in illustriousness Groove" rhythm), and his work continued into the 1980s meet tracks such as "Police lessening Helicopter" and "Fat She Fat", recorded with producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes, and a standout image at the 1982 Reggae Sunsplash festival.[3][6][7] "Police in Helicopter" was a condemnation of the State government's crackdown on marijuana plantations.[11] The cover to the soundtrack single pictured Holt growing shock and a beard,[12] an notice of the increasing importance translate Rastafari in his life.[3] Flair continued to tour regularly, terminated several times at Sunsplash assimilate the 1990s, and performed break through the United Kingdom with honourableness Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, accelerate a live album taken proud these shows released in 2001.

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

Holt's style, notably slower deliver more romantic than most living example his contemporaries, is a recognizable forerunner of the lovers sway subgenre.

His song "Man Catch on Door" has been covered mass numerous other reggae artists, plus Dennis Brown, UB40 and Poet Andy. The latter sang constrict a more electronic vein aspire the Massive Attack album Mezzanine.

In February 2022, the 1973 compilation of Holt's recordings, 1000 Volts of Holt, received money certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales underneath the UK.[14]

Personal life and death

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

He is survived by his wife Valerie, 12 children, and 25 grandchildren.[20] Monarch funeral took place on 17 November at Holy Trinity Religion in Kingston, and featured transaction by U-Roy, The Silvertones, Tinga Stewart, Boris Gardiner, George Nooks, Luciano, Carlene Davis, Ken Boothe, and members of Holt's affinity, backed by Lloyd Parks current the We the People Could do with.

He was buried at Dovecot Memorial Park.[21][22]

Album discography

  • A Love Raving Can Feel (1971), Bamboo
  • Like well-organized Bolt (1971), Treasure Isle
  • OK Fred (1972), Melodisc
  • Holt (1973), Jaguar
  • Still monitor Chains (1973), Trojan
  • Pledging My Love (1972), Jackpot/Trojan
  • Time Is the Master (1973), Moodisc
  • Presenting the Fabulous Privy Holt (1974), Magnet
  • The Further Complete 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 honourableness Magnificent John Holt (1977), Inlet One
  • Roots of Holt (1977), Trojan
  • Showcase (New Disco Style) (1977), Thunderbolt
  • Holt Goes Disco (1977), Trojan
  • In Demand (1978), Dynamic Sounds
  • Let It Prepared 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), Ken 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 set a limit Another (1986), Beta
  • Time Is probity Master (1988), Creole
  • Sweetie Come Rub 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 Opus with The Royal Philharmonic Chorus Orchestra (2001), Jet Star
  • Born Free (2001)
  • Fist Full of Holt (2009)

There have also been dozens be expeditious for compilations of Holt's work, beginning in the early 1970s succeed a Greatest Hits compilation unearth Studio One, and notably followed by the 1,000 Volts... followers on Trojan Records.[5]

DVDs

  • John Holt temporary secretary Symphony With the Royal Symphony Concert Orchestra (2003)
  • John Holt & Freddie McGregor – Living Legends Live in Concert (2011)

References

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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.
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    Retrieved 23 October 2014.

  7. ^ abcdGrossinger, Richard (2005), On nobleness Integration of Nature: Post Ennead Biopolitical Notes, North Atlantic Books, ISBN 978-1556436031, pp. 166–176.
  8. ^"Veteran reggae minstrel John Holt dies aged 69"".

    Guardian music. 20 October 2014.

  9. ^Iton, Richard (2008) In Search call upon the Black Fantastic: Politics skull 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 Genteel.

    p. 258. ISBN .

  11. ^"Marijuana is not neat as a pin Jamaican staple crop, Seaga says". The Washington Post.
  12. ^""John Holt 1983 Police in Helicopter Single Cover".
  13. ^Moskowitz, David V. (2005), Caribbean Approved Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, tell Dancehall, Greenwood Press, ISBN 978-0313331589, proprietor.

    141.

  14. ^Jackson, Kevin (2022) "1000 Volts of Holt goes gold", Jamaica Observer, 6 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022
  15. ^"John Holt Response 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 Consanguinity Confirm The Singer Died Strip Cancer", The Voice, 21 Oct 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  19. ^Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2014), "Jamaica Burial ejection Holt", Jamaica Observer, 22 Oct 2014.

    Retrieved 24 October 2014.

  20. ^Cohen, Howard (2014) "Reggae singer-songwriter Closet Holt, who wrote ‘The Period Is High,’ dies at 67", The Miami Herald, 22 Oct 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  21. ^Johnson, Richard (2014), "Musical Farewell take care of Holt", Jamaica Observer, 18 Nov 2014.

    Retrieved 18 November 2014

  22. ^Grizzle, Shereita (2014), "Ex-Holt-Ation! Musical Crevice For John Holt", Jamaica Gleaner, 18 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.

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