The Versatiles

The Versatiles vocal trio was formed in 1967 by Keith Byles, Louis Davis and Earl Dudley. The three vocalists embarked on recording sessions with Joe Gibbs, who had just set up his Amalgamated label. Their debut, "Just Can't Win', was the third release through the producer's UK outlet and introduced the band's distinctive rocksteady harmonies to a wider audience. The group was aptly named as Byles" lead vocals resembled a variety of performers including the Pioneers, Desmond Dekker and Ken Boothe. The trio's second release, "Trust The Book', was relegated to the b-side of the ...