Also known as Clancy Collins and Charles Constantine Collins. Sound system owner and producer.
He ran a sounds system and record stall in Petticoat Lane market in London selling ska and blue beat 45s. He founded his Collins Down Beat label in 1967. Born Jamaica. Died London.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Collins
The Hackney Citizen reported that the names on the plaque are all "late Afric...
From his X/Twitter page: "YES fan, historian, author, memorabilia collector, Bolton born, father/works in fine antiques/likes classic cars/the arts/history, now in West Sussex." Published 'Yes: Pe...
Recording studios. Many famous musicians worked here including David Bowie, the Bee Gees, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
Singer and songwriter. Born as Anthony James Donegan in Bridgetown, Glasgow. He was at the forefront of the skiffle craze in the 1950s, and had big hits with 'Rock Island Line', 'Cumberland Gap' an...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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