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During the middle of the 1970s Johnny Clarke stood at a Crossroads of Jamaican music, and was the point about which Reggae music turned during the "Golden Era" of '70s Roots Reggae. Briefly there was no more popular act than he in Jamaica, and this in a country where popularity is exceptionally hard won. He was nominated best vocalist five times in his own country, an indication of the love Jamaicans have for his voice and music. There are many reasons as to why he commands the respect of his countrymen, one is his ability to perform both roots Reggae...

Co-chaired by legendary bop drummer Kenny Clarke and Belgian-born pianist/composer Francy Boland, the Clarke-Boland Big Band ranked among the top European orchestras of the '60s and early '70s. The group formed in 1960 following Clarke's relocation to Paris; originally, he and Boland -- fresh off a stint as an arranger for Kurt Edelhagen's German-based orchestra -- teamed in a sextet setting, quickly followed by an octet; the roster continued to grow, however, and soon a big band comprised of other American expatriates and top European players was in place. After earning a reputation as a major live force, the Clarke-Boland...

Jim Clarke is a techno group formed by Alexander Troitzsch, Nicky Sprenger, Nino Tielmann & Torsten Stenzel. Initially the released Qualification EP for Overdrive Records in 1992, later in 1993 they moved to Noom Records .

Michael Clarke (b. Walsall, West Midlands, England) chose to assume the alias Clarkesville, preferring to use a collective name so as not to deprive his producers and musicians of their due credit. Having spent several years living in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with his parents, Clarke returned to the Midlands with his family in his mid-teens, where he quietly but confidently set about working towards his ambition of writing and performing. Rather than forming bands with like-minded contemporaries, Clarke concentrated on his own songwriting and playing, until he left school aged 19. In very little time Clarke signed a contract with Wildstar...

Allan Clarke (born Harold Allan Clarke, 5 April 1942, Salford, Lancashire) is a retired British singer who was one of the founding members of The Hollies. He retired in 1999. He and his childhood friend, Graham Nash, began singing together in Manchester while still at school. In April 1963, they added Tony Hicks (lead guitar) (who replaced Vic Steele), along with the later additions of Bobby Elliott and Bernie Calvert (who would replace Eric Haydock on bass in 1966), became The Hollies formed in December 1962. Clarke was their lead vocalist, but also played occasional guitar and harmonica. In the...