Person    | Male  Born 1937  Died /3/2018

Sir Collins

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: Jamaica

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

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Mellow Mix Studios in Hackney

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