Alton Ellis and Phyllis Dillon were pioneering voices of Jamaican rocksteady, whose soulful vocals and heartfelt songwriting helped define the genre’s golden age in the 1960s and 1970s. Ellis, often called the “Godfather of Rocksteady,” infused his music with deep emotion, social consciousness, and romantic sincerity. Dillon, known for her graceful tone and timeless hits on Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label, blended soul influences with authentic Kingston rhythms. Together, their contributions laid vital groundwork for reggae, inspiring generations of artists with their enduring warmth and humanity.