"Stafford Elliot (born 1955), better known as Fred Locks, is a roots reggae singer best known for his mid-1970s single 'Black Star Liners' and the album of the same name. ... Grounation offshoot Vulcan issued the debut album Black Star Liner/True Rastaman in 1976, an album that has remained popular with roots reggae audiences ever since, with the title track regarded as a roots anthem. In the late 1970s, Elliott was also a member of the vocal trio Creation Steppers, along with Eric Griffiths and Willy Stepper, releasing records in Jamaica on their own Star of The East label, and having a hit in Jamaica with 'Stormy Night'. ..."
YouTube: Black Star Liner - 1976 (Full), Spotify (Audio)
YouTube: Black Star Liner In Dub (Full), Bandcamp (Audio)
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