John Holt
First known as a member of the rocksteady group The Paragons from 1964 to 1970,
John Holt went on to become one of the island's most popular artists. " Stick By
Me" in 1972 was the best-selling single in Jamaica at a time when singles were
still the rule. His gentle, romantic style made him one of the leading figures
in lovers rock, and brought him international success in 1974 with 1000 Volts of
Holt. He took a wrong turn in 1977 with Holt Goes Disco, distancing himself from
his audience. His taste for pop then locked him into a second-rate career, from
which emerged Police in H...
