Disclaimer: This information pertains to Leon Delroy Williams a.k.a Delroy Williams, the Ska legend and movie actor, not to be confused with Delroy Williams of "I Stand Black" fame.
All through his career in the entertainment industry, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, and Actor, Leon Delroy Williams has don many hats. Delroy has not only entertained the audiences with his acting and singing skills, but has also played a significant role as a mentor. As a musical talent manager and artist consultant at BMG Trojan Records, he has had the opportunity to produce a number of artists for Trojan Records, Secret Record, and Burning Sound Records.
Apart from being a Trojan Records Artist consultant, Delroy is also a Trojan Recording Artist .The list doesn't end there because you cannot forget to mention Delroy promoted the first open Air Festival in Brockwell Park , Brixton, London, UK. Date while he was still a teenager. The Rolling Stones had their Open Air Concert in Hyde Park, London after the Brockwell Park Festival , and Glastonbury started their festival after the Rolling Stones, admission 15 schillings and a pint of milk. Delroy also put on disco night shows every Tuesday at Clapham Manor Bath and every Thursday at RACS Hall in Tooting, London. Delroy also managed and singed with Desmond Dekker for many decades.
Background and Origins in Jamaica -
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, and Actor, Delroy Williams was born, Leon Delroy Williams in Bamboo, St, Ann, Jamaica. By the time he was nine years old, he migrated to England along with his parents.
The Beginning of Delroy's Musical Journey –
Delroy always had a passion for music, and it was in the 1960's that he made his way into a local Soul Band called The Sugar Band and he never looked. Delroy gives thanks to his Guardian and Mentor, legendary Owen Grey. In the Late Seventies Delroy joined forces with Desmond Dekker and the rest is history.
By this time, Delroy was deemed as an up and coming talent by Commercial Entertainment that further landed him with several opportunities to perform throughout the UK and Europe. During this phase, Delroy not only performed for clubs and colleges , but also for the RAF and US military bases throughout England and Europe.
Delroy's Contribution in Music –
It was in the year 1968 that Delroy launched his debut album with Bell records. After this came his most popular reggae renditions; each one of which was launched by Trojan records. These include renditions of Ben E. King's R&B hit, "Don't Play That Song", and Billy Royal's hit, "Down in the Boondocks". Delroy's musical journey continued as many more successful albums came his way.
Delroy Williams was more than a manager to Desmond Dekker. He was his friend, and brother as well as his backup singer. Delroy and Desmond collaborated on music, and performed globally with band members Leroy Green on drums, Gordon Mulrain on bass, Aubrey Mulrain on keyboard, and Steve Roberts on guitar, sadly Steve committed suicide 5 months after Desmond's passing. Steve Baker is now the new replacement.
When the band first got together they were teenagers now they are Grandparents and are still touring with Delroy keeping Desmond Dekkers music alive.
After Desmond Dekker's passing away, his loss was felt greatly among his fans as well as colleagues. Many news media outlets and SKA music fans even sought after Delroy Williams to put across their concerns. After all, Delroy had not only lost a business partner and singing companion, but most importantly a long time friend. It has been revealed from sources that Delroy and Dekker were collaborating on an album during early 2005 that is hoped to be released quite shortly.
Delroy continues to tour with his backup band even today. Delroy Williams Desmond Dekkers Band The Aces can be seen as a tribute band that continues to tour in honor of Desmond Dekker, celebrating his contribution to Ska and reggae music. There are a number of songs that even mention Desmond Dekker's name in it. His music has also been featured in Matthew McConaughey's film – Fool's Gold. Date
Delroy Williams & The Sugar Band / Delroy Williams Show –
The following is a sample of Delroy Williams Tour:-WIKIPEDIA LINK
Flamingo, London – 8TH & 20TH October
Rhodes Centre, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire - 29th January
Blue Lagoon, Newquay, Cornwall with Spirit of John Morgan - 10th February
Galashiels, Scotland - 1st & 2nd March
Edinburgh, Scotland – 3RD March
Aberdeen, Scotland – 4TH March
Elgin, Scotland- 5TH March
Stonehaven, Scotland – 6TH March
Dundee, Scotland – 7TH March
Forfar, Scotland – 8TH March
Edinburgh, Scotland – 9TH March
Glasgow, Scotland – 10TH March
Playboy, London – 11TH – 16TH March
Leytonstone, Essex – 17TH March
Playboy, London – 18TH-23RD March
Burton-on-Trent – 24TH March
Recording – 25TH March
Bournemouth, Dorset – 26TH March
Catford, Kent – 27TH March
Ealing, Middlesex – 28TH March
Flamingo, Soho, London – 29TH March
Gloucester, Gloucestershire – 30TH March
Gillingham, Kent – 31ST March
Rhodes Centre, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire – 1ST April
Colchester, Essex – 11TH April
Eastbourne, East Sussex – 12TH April
Yeovil, Somerset – 13TH April
Stockport, Great Manchester – 14TH April
Leeds – 15TH April
Hanley, Staffordshire – 16TH April
Revolution, London – 17TH April
Abingdon, Oxfordshire – 18TH April
Perton – 19TH April
Waddington – 20TH April
Silver Ends – 21ST April
London – 22ND-23RD April
Weymouth, Dorset – 26TH April
Torquay, Devon – 27TH April
London – 29TH April
Alex Disco, Salisbury – 14TH September
Delroy's Contribution in Films -
Delroy William's background of drama and acting landed him into the world of television and films. His acting talents and creativity manifested in the form of the roles that he got to play in a number of TV programs and various commercials. Delroy Williams also appeared in films like Batman Begins , Rocket Man, and Last Christmas. Delroy's professional name in the movie industry is Leon Delroy Williams.
With his phenomenal and dynamic talents, Leon Delroy Williams has been continuing to entertain decades of generations right from the 60's to the present. He is not only a multi-generational, but also a mufti-talented artist that makes him a legend in his own right. It is his creative talents that make him a great developer, creator, thinker, entertainer, and influencer all-in-one.
