David Corio

John Holt R.I.P.

Legendary reggae singer John Holt has just died after an illness at the age of 69. A singer who was hugely popular from his early days with the Paragons followed by a solo career that gave him dozens of hits with rocksteady, lovers rock and roots tunes. He will be sadly missed.
Here is an obituary from The Guardian:
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/oct/20/john-holt
and five of his best tunes:
http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/oct/20/john-holt-five-great-performances
and here's a video I shot of Clive Chin playing a John Holt tune 'Win Your Love' on Coney Island boardwalk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4QbmXm96S8&list=UUkR7c9gsYyayY1Tnu5E8Gyw

John Holt  R.I.P.