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Errol Dixon

Errol Dixon

American musician (1937–2023)

Errol Dixon (born Errol Barnes; 1937 – 31 January 2023) was a Jamaican-born singer and blues pianist.

Dixon was born in 1937 in Jamaica, and as a boy moved to New York. He later moved to London in 1957, where he started his music career.

In 1965, he played with the Ram Jam Band prior to Geno Washington joining. He recorded with them; the single "Shake Shake Senora" was released, but made no commercial impact.[1]

During his career he released more than 15 albums and 30 singles.[2]

From 2010, Dixon lived in the canton Schwyz, Switzerland. He died on a visit to Jamaica on 31 January 2023. He was 86.[3][4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band". Last.fm. 8 April 2023.
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  3. [3]
    "Mister Boogie-Woogie Errol Dixon ist tot". Blick.ch. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Errol Dixon, musician who pioneered the blues, ska and reggae in the UK – obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.


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