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Cornell, or Cornel, Campbell started recording in 1956, cutting shuffle and early ska tunes like "My Treasure" and "Don'… read moreCornell, or Cornel, Campbell started recording in 1956, cutting shuffle and early ska tunes like "My Treasure" and "Don't Want Your Loving" at the ubiquitous Studio One for Coxsone Dodd. His singing style is deli… read moreCornell, or Cornel, Campbell started recording in 1956, cutting shuffle and early ska tunes like "My Treasure" and "Don't Want Your Loving" at the ubiquitous Studio One for Coxsone Dodd. His singing style is delicate and ephemeral, making heavy use of falsetto. His stint … read more -
Jackie Mittoo
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Don Drummond
97,552 listeners
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Lloyd Charmers
54,377 listeners
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The Slickers
107,966 listeners
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Desmond Dekker
453,418 listeners
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Carl Dawkins
56,930 listeners
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Lord Creator
53,973 listeners
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Nicky Thomas
62,860 listeners
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Val Bennett
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