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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Harris Lloyd Seaton |
| Born | 3 September 1944 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 4 March 2024 (aged 79) London, England |
| Genres | Ska, rocksteady, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960–2024 |
| Labels | Metronome Music / Soul Beat Records |
Harris Lloyd "B. B." Seaton (3 September 1944 – 4 March 2024), also known as "Bibby", was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and record producer who was a member of The Gaylads, The Astronauts, Conscious Minds, and The Messengers (along with Ken Boothe, Lloyd Charmers and Busty Brown), and who had a long solo career dating back to 1960.
Biography
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Seaton first recorded as a solo artist in 1960 before forming the duo Winston & Bibby with Winston Delano Stewart. [1] [2] [3] The duo were joined by Maurice Roberts and became The Gaylads, although Seaton soon left to join The Astronauts. [1] Seaton rejoined The Gaylads towards the end of the ska era, and they became hugely successful in Jamaica, and their success continued when they were reduced to a duo after Stewart departed. Seaton left in 1972 and restarted his solo career, having several solo hits the same year with "Accept My Apology", " Sweet Caroline", " Lean on Me", and " Thin Line Between Love and Hate". [1]
Seaton's work as a songwriter included songs for Boothe ("The Girl I Left Behind" and "Freedom Street"), The Melodians ("Swing and Dine"), and Delroy Wilson ("Give Love a Try"). [4]
Seaton was the first reggae artist to be signed by Virgin Records, leading to the creation of the Front Line label. [2] He became based in the United Kingdom in the mid-1970s where he became active as a producer, his productions including the Gun Court Dub series of dub albums. [2]
Seaton continued to perform into the 2010s as a member of The Gaylads. [4] He died in London, England on 4 March 2024, at the age of 79. [5]
Discography
Albums
- The Great Ken Boothe Meets BB Seaton & The Gaylads (1971), Jaguar – Ken Boothe, B. B. Seaton, and The Gaylads
- Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1973), Trojan
- Dancing Shoes (1974), Virgin
- Colour is not the Answer (1976), Jama
- I'm Aware of Love (1979), Roots Music International
- B.B. Seaton Sings the Golden Hits of the Gaylads (1981), Ayana
- Everyday People (1985), Revue/Creole
- Wish Me Luck (1989), Challenge Records UK
- Just One Moment (1993), Soul Beat
- In Control (1995), Soul Beat
- Experienced Lover (1996), Soul Beat
- Unbeaten (2002)
- Reggae Land (2006)
- Ready for the World (2009)
- I Love Reggae (2013)
- Reggae Country Classics Volume One (Pioneer International)
Compilations
- Greatest Hits (1996), Rhino
- Rootically Yours (2000), Soul Beat
- Seal of Approval (2003), Soul Beat – B. B. Seaton & The Gaylads
- After All This Time: The Anthology 1972–1989 (2007), Soul Beat
Productions
- Gun Court Dub (1975), Love
- Revolutionary Dub (1976), Trenchtown
- Gun Court Dub vol. 2 (????), Soul Beat[ year missing]
- Gun Court Dub vol. 3 (????), Soul Beat[ year missing]
- Gun Court Dub vol. 4 (2001), Soul Beat
References
- ^ a b c Greene, Jo-Ann " Greatest Hits Review", AllMusic, Macrovision Corporation
- ^ a b c Larkin, Colin (1998) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0242-9, p. 264.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (2002) Reggae & Caribbean Music, Backbeat Books, ISBN 0-87930-655-6, p. 340.
- ^ a b Campbell, Howard (2016) " Write on! – The legacy of BB Seaton", Jamaica Observer, 26 November 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016
- ^ "Gaylads singer BB Seaton dead at 79". Jamaica Observer. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
External links
- Biography at reggae-vibes.com
- B. B. Seaton discography at Discogs
- B. B. Seaton at IMDb
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