Age, Biography and Wiki
Johnny Clarke was born on 12 January, 1955 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Jamaican reggae musician. Discover Johnny Clarke's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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69 years old |
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Capricorn |
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12 January 1955 |
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12 January |
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Kingston, Jamaica |
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Jamaica
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Johnny Clarke Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Johnny Clarke height not available right now. We will update Johnny Clarke's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Johnny Clarke Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Johnny Clarke worth at the age of 69 years old? Johnny Clarke’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Jamaica. We have estimated Johnny Clarke's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Johnny Clarke (born 12 January 1955) is a Jamaican reggae musician, best known for his recordings with producer Bunny Lee in the 1970s.
Clarke grew up in the Kingston ghetto of Whitfield Town and attended Jamaica College.
He helped define the "Flying Cymbals" period that preceded the "Roots Rockers" sound of the mid- to late 1970s.
In 1971 he won a talent contest in Bull Bay, his prize a meeting with producer Clancy Eccles, with whom he recorded his first song, "God Made the Sea and the Sun", the following year.
The single didn't sell well, and disappointed with the lack of promotion from Eccles, he moved on to Rupie Edwards, who produced Clarke's first hits in 1973, with "Everyday Wondering" and "Julie".
In 1974, Clarke moved on again, recording "Jump Back Baby" for Glen Brown, before beginning a long association with Bunny Lee and his band The Aggrovators in 1974.
"None Shall Escape the Judgement" was an immediate success and became the title track on Clarke's debut album.
Clarke was named Artist of the Year in Jamaica in both 1975 and 1976, and became one of the most popular singers on the island, mixing original songs with covers of popular reggae songs by other artists, and mixing roots and lovers-themed material.
Many of Clarke's songs concern his faith as a Rasta and the beliefs of the Rastafari movement, including anti-violence (as on "Let Go Violence") and legalization of marijuana ("Legalize It").
Clarke was one of the first Jamaican artists signed to Virgin Records' Frontline subsidiary in 1976, releasing the albums Authorized Version and Rockers Time Now on the label.
Clarke enjoyed further hits in the early 1980s with producer S Douglas, before working again with Lee.
His popularity in Jamaica, however, declined, and he relocated to London in 1983, recording with Mad Professor, as well as further recordings for Jamaican producers King Tubby, Errol Thompson, and Prince Jammy.
He has since occasionally reappeared with new material - Rasta Nuh Fear in 1992, and Rock With Me in 1997 - and continues to tour regularly.
His song "None Shall Escape the Judgement" was featured on the Trojan roots compilations.
Clarke is known for his so-called "African Roots" or knee-length dreadlocks, which, when performing live, he frequently conceals inside a large hat.
At the climax of his concert, he removes his hat, revealing his "African Roots" to the audience.
He set up his own Hit Machine label, his first album on the label being Jamaica 50 Johnny Clarke Sing Then Dub Them, released in 2012 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence.
