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New studio album by the renowned reggae singer and bassist with ten songs.

Born in 1951 and already musically active as a young teenager, Clinton Fearon filled in for the ailing David Webber as singer and bassist of the roots reggae band The Gladiators at the age of 19, with whom he celebrated numerous successes. Also active as a studio musician with Coxsone Dodd (Studio One) and Lee 'Scratch' Perry (Black Ark), he played on numerous contemporary recordings by other artists. In 1987, he moved to Seattle, where he has since established his Boogie Brown Band and the self-titled label of the same name. Having most recently re-released his back catalogue, releasing formidable new works Goodness (2014), This Morning (2016) and History Say (2019), the artist now presents his 13th solo album.

Solo album, which was created in a track-by-track process with his French band Riddim Source. The ten songs show the now 71-year-old charismatic in top form - his melodic reggae melange with roots foundation captivates with the wonderful vocal melodies and the unique voice of the genre pioneer.

Clinton Fearon, guitar, vocals
Xavier 'Kubix' Bègue, guitar
Simon 'Saymon' Coutant, drums
Thomas 'Mato' Cirade, bass
Muctaru Wurie, keyboards
Julien 'Manjul' Souletie, backing vocals, percussion

Clinton Fearon
is a composer, songwriter, singer and player of instruments since his early teens.

Born in Jamaica, Clinton became the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of the mythic Gladiators at the age of 19. He was also a session musician for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s at Black Ark in the 70s, two of the main producers on the island at this time. There Clinton composed some everlasting bass lines for well-known artists like Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many others.

After leaving Jamaica in 1987, Clinton Fearon started a new career in Seattle. Him and some of the musicians of The Gladiators took advantage of the extra time remaining on their visa, at the end of the US tour, to started a band in the Northwest: The Defenders. The band built a nice following in the area until they split after five years. Clinton Fearon finally formed his own band in the mid 90s with local musicians in Seattle, Clinton Fearon and Boogie Brown Band. Since 2005 and the release of Mi An Mi Guitar, Clinton is also giving magical performances in solo acoustic. In 2012, he released a second acoustic opus: Heart And Soul, 16 songs written between 1969-1984 while Clinton Fearon was a member of the Gladiators in Jamaica.

Clinton Fearon recorded 12 albums under his own name and he is touring the world with this impressive repertoire, accompanied by a band or in solo acoustic.

Each song of Clinton Fearon is a strong message coming from the heart of a man who is dedicating his life to help a better world to come. With chiselled music and poetic lyrics, he opens reggae to awider audience who simply loves his beautiful songs.

“My music is roots reggae from the island of Jamaica. I grew up deep in the hills, up in St. Catherine, surrounded by nature, beauty and hard work. Even as a child, I knew I wanted to be a musician and began my career singing in church and at school, and eventually built my own guitar! As a teenager, my journeys took me to Kingston where I met many musicians and began writing and recording music. The Skatalites, Motown artists and Jamaican musicians who came before me all influenced my music.

I write from my heart. The world is full of inspirations… nature, people, politics, love. I write about them all. My music is good for the soul – always with a message of hope and betterment for tomorrow. It’s good for dancing, good for listening and I think it’s good for all.”Clinton Fearon

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