Lion Youth

b. Clarence Williamson, November 1961, London, England. In 1973, Williamson went to Jamaica with his family where he completed his schooling and played guitar. During his six years in Jamaica he entered and won many local talent competitions where his voice was often compared to that of Gregory Isaacs. His career took off in 1980 when he returned to the UK with his family. He linked up with Time Records for his debut release, ‘Bristol Riot' aka ‘I've Got To Go', a prophetic comment relating to the inner-city disturbances in the UK. He consolidated his position with ‘Chant In A...