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Reggae artist Earl Zero
Biography
Born Earl Anthony Johnson, Greenwich Town, West Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Zero began his recording career with Bunny Lee, who produced his self-penned "None Shall Escape The Judgement". The song was given to Johnny Clarke, who had previously enjoyed hits with producer Rupie Edwards. While Clarke's career took off, Zero had to wait until 1975 when, with singer/producer Al Campbell, "Righteous Works" became a substantial hit. Guided by Tommy Cowan of Talent Corporation, he recorded "Please Officer" and the legendary "City Of The Weakheart". The song was covered with a slight variation to the lyrics by fellow Talent Corporation recording star Jacob Miller, and was included on the release of his album Killer Miller. By 1976 Zero had joined Bertram Brown's Freedom Sounds for the release of "Get Happy" and was reunited with Al Campbell for "Heart Desire". In the following years, his output remained steady: "Visions Of Love", "Pure And Clean", "Sh
