Alton Ellis Funeral

The passing of a Legend

[@Reggaesoul5446]

The first gig I ever took my wife to was Alton Ellis in Southamptin circa 1970. Then met him in Dub Vendor about 1985 ish. Great humility, so polite and upfull. Simply the best male vocalist Jamaica has ever produced. RIP Mr. Ellis, you are sadly missed.

[@wingnutwally]

there will never be another Alton. I listen to him every day

[@armandoolivares1123]

Thank you Alton for the joy and the experience you gave us I greatly appreciate the beauty of your music and I thank god for giving all of us your sound and the feeling it opened up inside all of us god bless you for the music you left us it will always b a part of us.. P. S.. Laugh, hustle ,live life and always stay true to yourself and everything you do.

[@antonetteanderson750]

I see my favourite band.. I wish I had gotten the chance to experience one of Alton's live show.. He was a great man and his music lives on today.. I play his songs daily and people always saying I am tooyoung to love old music but thats where the good music is... Old school good music never gets old... sleep in peace Sir Ellis

[@aliciamirelleemmanuel8965]

Is that Fab 5 playing in the background?

[@marizetecerqueira1644]

I love his songs!
I'm always moved! I would also love to have gone to a show of this idol that conveyed a wonderful energy.
Thank you for the songs you left, they make my day! S2 S2

[@annmariealexis3659]

What a great loss. Such a beautiful voice.
Thank you soooooooo much for the music..
What a way to remember you by!🙏🏾

[@coconut1983pc]

His music will never die.

[@yvonnewhite1903]

coconut1983pc Lord me God me noble ben no say mr. Alton ellis pass. And. Why alcapone was singing mosquito 1 mosquito 2 mosquito jump in the hot coullau sent mosquito fe put out de lamb de mosquito use him bottom to put out de light wat a fuckery song that. 😀😀😀😀😀😥

[@italrel]

RIP King of Rock Steady; for me you're the greatest singer ever.

[@Zlervo]

Funeral in Jamaica is mostly a joyous occasion as we believe the person has gone off to start a new life. I remeber when my father died evryone sang and danced til morning, no crying at all.

[@louisescott2900]

you are so right a funeral in Jamaica is like a joyous accasion you don't have time to cry it's like a new beginning.

[@marizetecerqueira1644]

Death is not the end but the beginning!

[@famtho]

RIP Alton Ellis. I watched one of your last performances in Utrecht, Holland with the Dutch Band the High Notes. Incredible show!! I'm of Jamaican heritage and also coming up to the stage in life where the generation above me are leaving us. Jamaican people as you see celebrate someone's life and its so typical to have a funeral life this. Its the way I want to go out.

[@haatpraat530]

Saw Mr Ellis in Utrecht, Holland about a month before he sadly passed away. What a performance and what a man.

[@chasitymichelle9019]

I do wish I was blessed to see him perform but his beautiful soulful voice will forever live on. Rest in peace to the godfather of Rocksteady. THE KING!

[@mrsoulie]

What a sad day ,rip Alton . Utmost thanks and respect for this post. Got a tear in my eye. Had some great times being brought up with his music.big hello Jamaica xx

[@727san]

Came from Scotland to Harlesden and Ladbroke Grove and the magical, one and only Alton Ellis, touched my soul forever. RIEP XX

[@alfredmccalla7763]

727san

[@javipanca]

He Lives for ever in his Music.

[@junereid8751]

RIP ALTON ELLIS.

[@jigga1981]

When I found out Mr Alton Ellis was taken away from us by Father God I cried cause he has done so much for reggae music....It was a sad day all over the world when Alton Passed but his music and his vibes will live on through us forever!

[@escotty3385]

I saw Alton and many other artists back in Ja throughout the 1950's and into early 60's. At that time there was a Christmas show at Carib Theater and there is where they would all show their wares. Along with Vere Johns Oppty hour at Gaiety, Palace and Rialto theaters. Of course there were many other venues but these are the ones I visited. I can recall those Histories way before Dennis Brown, Burning Spear, John Holt and many others.

[@daisypowponne7529]

One of my all time favourite Artis, I actually named my son after the great man....

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Daisy Powponne that's wonderful! what an honor to named after such a great artist. I have have always thought the name "Alton" is very nice and dignified, although I don't think I'll name any of my kids after his sister; "Hortense", as much as I like her music... I just couldn't do that to a little girl! 😋

[@zizibingi]

One of the true pioneers of reggae.

[@MrRobbieandbobby]

One of the great vocalist from Jamaica,

[@normanbrown9225]

I have seen Alton on Stage and off Stage even in the Studio and he was just the same genuine person, Alton gave me the best advice when I was recording a song with a little problem, then Alton said to Me;
Don't rush the rhythm, Just Ride it. Ride the rhythm.

[@anaidzenun3226]

Todas las ñoras sesentonas si no es que más a todo lo que da!!!! El funeral más prendido que jamás he visto!!! Todo un concierto!!

[@torbentulani6814]

Yes Alton!! rest in power, thank you for your beautiful music!! bless up

[@buntik1687]

Sending off a fine man in fine style.
A stalwart man the Great Alton Ellis!

[@italrel]

One of the few reggae artists I did not see, his music lives on forever.

[@angiesancoco88]

A 8 años,grande Alton

[@thiagobento495]

Jah

[@Ed-pr3ud]

Si daudades

[@lardsah]

A legend; a true legend whose legacy will continue to inspire and influence the next generation of musical superstars.
R.I.P Mr Alton Ellis.

[@highrealm]

The majestic dignity of Jamaicans on display.

[@user-lt4pb7jx8n]

Rest In" ETERNAL PEACE" Mr. ROCKSTEADY OF JAMDOWN Jah Bless😇🙏🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧🎉

[@user-lt4pb7jx8n]

Thank You 😊👍🏽

[@msteezneez]

still miss u grandad!!!

[@karlosrules]

couldnt have said it better myslef...he is missed... a true entertainer in every form..

[@vivineshepherd1234]

was at his last show in Manhattan perform with his son Christopher was so 👍 good

[@wendyjones1422]

One of my favourite artists

[@empressdrean1984]

elder u gone but you still b in our hearts... RIP.. mr Ellis...

[@jhonnymc6781]

por siempre

[@Aatifah]

wow man
the passing of another great legend
first Dennis Brown
now Alton Ellis?
soon all the true artists gwan gone
and all only the slackness dj gwan be left

[@rodrigofreddyrodriguezcant8853]

like si en pleno 2021 aun te duele ver este video :c

[@Jucifer420]

The legends continue to teach us lesser mortals day by day an inspiration for many and for maNy years to come peace ;)

[@courtneyscott1874]

R.I.P Mr. Alton Ellis 🎵🎤🎵🎤☹😭😘

[@friscomoonstompers]

Rest in Peace mister! Thanks for all!

[@BUZWAKK]

R.I.P Mr Rock Steady King, Your missed but not forgotten. You still live on in ur son Christopher.
FiFi

[@GroundhogOZ]

R.I.P. Godfather ... I'm glad I have experienced him live before he passed

[@akasha8239]

REST IN POWER ❤💛💚🖤🙏🏾🙏

[@kerrykingston738]

Aww I saw him at children mother funeral in London England 🇬🇧

[@swampipampi]

Thank you alton see you next live
Bless your family friends fans everybody one love

[@supertiare]

max respect for one of the best.
r.i.p.

[@SKATANIAONTHEROAD]

Rest in Peace King!
Skatania'll remember you in every dancehall

[@TFCHooligan69]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Ellis, and thank you.

[@Gab144000]

all we miss him
give thanks

[@RudeDocta]

r.i.p. zio Alton

[@sandywilliams6439]

rip Alton Ellis

[@skullmau7510]

Forever alton Ellis

[@barryklus]

just sang one of his tunes at a concert a week ago

[@italrel]

I miss you Alton.

[@123gogary]

Thank you Jamacian Gleaner
Respect JA & Alton Ellis for all the memories given to the rest of world.
123gogary - Reggae

[@coloneldjahngostomper]

REST IN ZION, TRUE LEGEND! GREAT ELLIS! ETERNAL

[@carolhotlikelavatrusty8996]

Saw him performing live many times Alton Ellis God father of Rocksteady

[@123gogary]

Oct 10 Alton Day will always be a celebration of his life & music..........Just like everyday.
RIP
123gogary - Reggae Amen

[@mronelove]

Alton Ellis, thank you.....

[@ANISTAZImetal]

precious Alton !

[@uzumakiforce]

The Immortal Ellis, the voice of rocksteady.

[@wendyjones1422]

Love George nooks artists

[@Mente_Universal]

Alton Ellis 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@959623]

where was this? RIP Alton Ellis.

[@H1ghtm4r3]

@selassie391 the first one is "Joy in the morning" and then it's "My willow tree"

[@leomedina2162]

Hermosa manera de partir

[@AzucaNegra16]

Dennis Alcapone!!!

[@josealves15]

o brasil sente sua falta...

[@jennyrobinson3583]

rest in peace my freind

[@keetyroots]

RIP Alton Ellis!

[@nmy64]

Can anyone tell me what's the title of the song from Alcapone.
Love this video by the way

[@dicetheboss7732]

R.I.P. MASTER

[@adrianammar311]

Cry touch :( 💚💛💔

[@nasius]

rest in peace! ! ! !

[@lordkoos]

Alton, Delroy Wilson, were the tops

[@djdustersm]

Ayuda!!!!
como se llama la cancion con la que inicia el video...00.00 -00:28 se los agradeceria

[@deloreansk8355]

Sé el nombre de la canción

[@Aatifah]

wow
RIP
another legend gone
leaving the legacy to these
slackness chat deejays

[@LayeDiaw]

What’s the song cover of George Nooks?

[@Zlervo]

Who's that at about 5:07

[@JBuZy507]

whats the name of the first song playing?

[@jahjah801]

whats the first song called?

[@djgenius626]

The person videoing this is star struck, smh

[@ExoticLady2]

LoL...Only In Jamaican You Can Have Dance inna Church Like This & It's Okkkkkkkkkkk......Fe Real..... God Bless

[@katycoyote]

willow tree is first song... alton , vocalist extraordinary...along with slim smith and dennis brown no better

[@drbassie]

JBuZy507 - It's "Joy in the Morning" originally by The Gaylads

[@dawnempress5014]

🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊💫💫💫💫✨️✨️✨️🏆❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@jimmieskaggs]

RIP

[@jenildocomceicao9592]

ele morreu de que

[@nomessnofussjustpureimpact4771]

69 BOSS Greetsss To A King!!!

[@nadar03]

is not that Roza Rose in a red shirt??? in 4:03

[@bretadounitedfc]

@RasRel Its Derrick Morgan.

[@ACB2K]

Its like all jamaiJamaicans can sing.

[@tiptopsound]

Joy in the Morning - originally done by the Gaylads

[@italrel]

@JBuZy507 Willlow Tree

[@Aatifah]

LOL
i didn't see it

[@csoeri]

Passing away is not rocksteady :(

[@italrel]

@nmy64 Mosquito one

[@coconut1983pc]

So? It's your problem, not mine.

[@ZIONHIGHER]

4 real.

[@italrel]

Sylvan Morris at 4,20?