![]() ![]() ![]() This would become the launching pad for Collins as a professional musician. This led to Ansel Collins becoming the band leader of Rainbow Healing Temple (RHT)Invincibles Band. In the late 1960s, Collins was introduced to Father Gooden of Rainbow Healing Temple (RHT) who at that time has just bought instruments for his church and was in search of musicians. After a while, Collins bought his first keyboard book from Music Mart on Orange Street in Kingston from which he taught himself to play the keyboard and the rest is history. It was shortly after this meeting that Collins would finally see the light in terms of making a headway on his musical journey as he became a vocalist in the band. He would later move to Waterhouse Community where he was introduced to Bobby Aitken and The Carib Beats by Patricia/Patsy Clark. She would also accompany young teen aged Collins to various recording studios in Kingston.Ĭollins remembered his first time on stage as a singer in 1960 at "A Star Is Born" event hosted by the late Cecil "Sonny" Bradshaw. Listen to the interview by Global Linkz RadioĪs his first love is singing, Collins was guided by his mother who would write songs for him and sang with him at times. In September 2015 Ansel Collins re-emerged with a stellar 14 tracked instrumental album titled, "The Magnificent" which includes harmonies and versions of previously released songs by various artist with whom he worked.Īnsel Collins "The Magnificent" Story Part 1 He continued to record during the 1980s, right up until now. Collins' magical fingers would add signature sounds to Jamaica's Mento, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, and Dancehall music from the 60's to present. As a producer, Collins released solo records, including single sides "Cock Robin", "Atlantic One", "Stalag" and "Nuclear Weapon" between 19, as well as a handful of later albums. Influences: My Mother, I was influenced by Little Richard, Fats Domino, Louis Jordon and other musicians/artists of that eraĪnsel Collins is a Jamaican keyboardist, producer and vocalist born in Kingston, Jamaica. ![]()
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