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Johnny Clarke

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Johnny Clarke

Johnny Clarke (born 12 January 1955) is a Jamaican reggae musician, best known for his recordings with producer Bunny Lee in the 1970s. Under Lee's tutelage during 1975-76, Clarke became a popular new singer in Jamaica. His repertoire, an astute mix of militant "dread" tunes and love songs, given a contemporary gloss or "style" by the Aggrovators studio band, found immediate favour with the discerning dancehall patrons of Jamaica and elsewhere. Lee encouraged him to cover classic Jamaican standards by artists such as John Holt and Bob Marley. Following this period, Clarke continued to record for Lee and other producers as diverse as Errol Thompson and King Jammy. He continued to lay tunes, in UK, at Ariwa Studios with Mad Professor in the mid 80s. During the 90s he recorded for Fashion Records, Jah Shaka in the UK, and the hitmaking production duo of Steely & Cleevie.

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Peel first started playing Johnny Clarke's material in the mid 70's and would continue play his songs well into the early 00's on his programmes.

In 1998, Peel proclaimed Johnny's compilation album, 'Dreader Dread 1976-1978', as one of his favourite albums for November 1998 (Peel's Record Box).

Shows Played[]

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JOHNNY CLARKE - Cold I up (Jaguar) 7"

1976
1977
1980
1982
1983
1989
  • 11 September 1989: Rebel Soldering (album - Dont Trouble Trouble) Attack
  • 09 October 1989: Don't Call I Daddy (7" - Don't Call I Daddy / A Chiney Man Version) Knock Out
1991
  • 03 November 1991: A Colder Version (album - Johnny In The Echo Chamber (Dubwise Selection 1975-1976) Attack
1993
1995
1997
1998
  • 12 November 1998: Fire & Brimstone A Go Burn The Wicked (CD - Dreader Dread 1976-1978) Jackpot
  • 24 November 1998: In The Roots Of The Ghetto (CD - Dreader Dread 1976-1978) Blood & Fire
  • 29 November 1998 (BFBS): 'Top Ranking (I'm The Toughest) (2xLP-Dreader Than Dread (1976-1978))' (Blood & Fire)
2001
2002
2004

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