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Clancy Eccles
(1941-2005)
Clancy Eccles in 2001
Clancy Eccles- (1941-2005)Clancy Eccles is best known as a singer and producer of reggae, ska and rocksteady music. He was born in Jamaica and died in Spanish Town, Jamaica on June 30, 2005.
Eccles began his career as a professional musician in the 1950s, but became well-known with his song, "River Jordan," released in 1961. He turned to producing; working with a singer from Trinidad by the name of Lord Creator. Their effort produced "Kingston Town.
In the 1970s, Eccles became involved in Jamaican politics, campaigning on behalf of socialist politician Michael Manley, who won election as Jamiaca's Prime Minister (served 1972-1980 and 1989-1992). Using the power of Jamaican reggae music, Clancy Eccles organized various reggae stars to appear on Manley's behalf in a travelling roadshow which gained publicity for Manley's campaign.
He also produced a song called "My Leader Born Yah" in 1967 touting Manley's socialist agenda for Jamiaca.
Clancy Eccles fathered 13 children.
Clancy Eccles Discography:
Singles before 1967
River Jordan / I Live And I Love - 1960 - Blue Beat produced by Coxsone DoddFreedom / More Proof - 1960 - Blue Beat produced by Coxsone Dodd
Judgement / Baby Please - 1963 - Island Records produced for Charlie Moo
I'm The Greatest - 1963 - produced by Mike Shadad
Glory Hallelujah - 1963 - Island Records produced by Coxsone Dodd
Sammy No Dead / Roam Jerusalem - 1965 - Ska Beat produced by Lyndon Pottinger.
Miss Ida - 1965 - Ska Beat
Compilations after 1967
Clancy EcclesClancy Eccles - Freedom - 1969 - Clandisc/TrojanClancy Eccles - 1967-1983 - Joshua's Rod Of Correction - Jamaican Gold (1996)
Clancy Eccles - Top Of The Ladder - 1973 - Big Shot/Trojan
Clancy Eccles & The Dynamites
The Dynamites - Fire Corner - 1969 - ClandiscClancy Eccles & The Dynamites - Herbsman Reggae - 1970 - Clandisc
Clancy Eccles & The Dynamites - Top Of The Ladder - 1973 - Big Shot/Trojan
The Dynamites - The Wild Bunch Are The Dynamites - 1967-1971 - Jamaican Gold (1996)
Clancy Eccles & The Dynamites - Nyah Reggae Rock - 1969-1970 - Jamaican Gold (1997)
Clancy Eccles productions
King Stitt - Reggae Fire Beat - 1969-1970 - Jamaican Gold (1996)Cynthia Richards & Friends - Foolish Fool -1970 - Clandisc
Tito Simon - Just Tito Simon - 1973 - Horse/Trojan coproduced by Joe Sinclair
Various - Clancy Eccles - Fatty Fatty - 1967-1970 - Trojan (1998)
Various - Clancy Eccles Presents His Reggae Revue - Rock Steady Intensified - 1967-1972 - Heartbeat Records (1990)
Various - Kingston Town: 18 Reggae Hits - Heartbeat Records (1993)
Various - Clancy Eccles - Feel The Rhythm - 1966-1968 - Jamaican Gold (2000)
Various - Clancy Eccles' Rock Steady Reggae Revue at Sombrero Club - 1967-1969 - Jamaican Gold (2001)
Various - Clancy Eccles' Reggae Revue At The Ward Theatre - 1969-1970 - Jamaican Gold (2001)
Various - Clancy Eccles' Reggae Revue At The VIP Club - 1970-1973 - Jamaican Gold (2001)
Various - Clancy Eccles' Reggae Revue At The Carib Theatre - 1973-1986 - Jamaican Gold (2001)
Various - Clancy Eccles: Freedom - An Anthology - Trojan (Oct. 2005)
Family,
Career, and Personal Highlights for Clancy
Eccles Children
Clancy
Ecccles, Jr. --Son Associates,
Colleagues, & Connections Lord
Creator Michael
Manley Links
and Resources on Clancy Eccles Biography
on MP3.com--Bio
and review by Richie Unterberger of the
All Music Guide Clancy
Eccles: Reggae
pioneer--Obituary Renowned
reggae icon Clancy Eccles is
dead--Jamaica
Gleaner Site
Map--revision
in progress
(Clancy
Eccles fathered a total of 13
children)