Also known as Clancy Collins and Charles Constantine Collins. Sound system owner and producer.
He ran a sounds system and record stall in Petticoat Lane market in London selling ska and blue beat 45s. He founded his Collins Down Beat label in 1967. Born Jamaica. Died London.
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Sir Collins
The Hackney Citizen reported that the names on the plaque are all "late Afric...
Drummer with the Southern Syncopated Orchestra. Died with several other members of the band in the sinking of the S.S. Rowan.
Victim of the Marchioness tragedy, aged 19. He was a DJ on the boat.
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Keyboard instrumentalist. He played in various bands, before replacing Jimmy Winston in Small Faces. He went on to perform with many other artists, before moving to Austin, Texas. Died in the Unive...
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