Lord Creator
Lord Creator | |
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Birth name | Kentrick Patrick |
Born | San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 21 August 1935
Died | 30 June 2023 | (aged 87)
Genres | Calypso, Rocksteady, Ska |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | Island Records, Melodisc Records |
Kentrick Patrick
Life and career
Kentrick Patrick was born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago on 21 August 1935.[2][3][4][5]
Patrick started as a calypso singer in Trinidad under the stage name Lord Creator and
In 1964, he had a further hit with "Big Bamboo", produced by Coxsone Dodd with Tommy McCook on saxophone. After "Little Princess" in 1964, he recorded a calypso album, Jamaica Time, at Studio One. It included calypso classics like "Jamaica Farewell" and "Yellowbird", as well as a cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind". His next album, Big Bamboo, was recorded at Dynamic Studios sometime after 1969, when the studio was established by Byron Lee. Carlton Lee is listed as the producer.
Lord Creator had another big hit with "
Lord Creator returned to Trinidad and Tobago after suffering two strokes.[8]
In 1989, the British band UB40 recorded a cover version of "Kingston Town", which helped to revive Lord Creator's career.[8] He appeared in oldies shows in Jamaica, and toured Japan.[citation needed]
Following the success of the UB40 cover, Patrick returned to Jamaica, living in Montego Bay.[8] As of August 2020 Patrick resided in Hanover Parish.[10] In 2022 he was the recipient of Jamaica's Order of Distinction (Officer).[11]
Lord Creator died on 30 June 2023, at the age of 87.[12]
See also
References
- ^ "Lord Creator - 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography (Jamaicans.com)". 5 August 2004. Archived from the original on 5 August 2004. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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- ^ "The Music Diaries | Lord Creator turns 81". Jamaica-gleaner.com. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Howard (6 August 2020). "Lord Creator's Independence gift". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Walters, Basil (2012) "A New Day – Songs heralding JA’s Independence", Jamaica Observer, 3 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
- ^ "Lord Creator – "The Cockhead"". YouTube. 19 February 2017. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "Evening news – Kentrick Patrick". YouTube. 26 September 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Campbell, Howard (2012) "Lord Creator marks JA's Independence celebration", Jamaica Observer, 3 August 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012
- ^ Black, Roy (23 August 2018). "Lord Creator: Trinidadian-turned Jamaican". The Gleaner. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Lord Creator's Independence gift". Jamaica Observer. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ Lord Creator, pioneer of calypso, ska and rocksteady – obituary. Daily Telegraph UK. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ Mills, Claude (1 July 2023). "Lord Creator, Original 'Kingston Town' Singer, Dead At 87". Dancehallmag.com. Retrieved 1 July 2023.