Charlie Ace

b. Valdene Dixon, Jamaica, West Indies. Dixon began his recording career with producer Joe Gibbs in the late 60s. Very little material resulted from these sessions, however, with only ‘Seeing Is Believing' appearing on the producer's own Amalgamated label in the UK and Jamaica. Dixon gained a higher profile when he recorded as Charlie Ace with Lee Perry. Under this name, Dixon released a number of ribald chants, including duets with the exotic Fay. Notable combination hits included ‘Mr Whitaker', ‘Punany' and, in response to Judge Dread's pop hit, ‘the official reggae version'...