Clinton Lindsay

lindsayFor more than 30 years, Clinton Lindsay has been a driving force in the development and promotion of Reggae music in the United States. In the Fall of 1976, Clinton became the second of only two Blacks on WTNY FM – the campus-based station of his alma mata New York Institute Of Technology (Dr. Bob Lee of WBLS FM fame, was the other). On October 7, 1982, he joined the staff at WHBI 105.9FM (which was later changed to WNWK), where he stayed  until 1997. During those years, Clinton Lindsay was involved in a variety functions in the development of the music, especially the neglected genre – known as dancehall. Among the capacities, was his functions as a promoter, booking agent, artist manager, journalist, chart compiler, publisher, founder of New York’s first Reggae award presentation – The Tamika Reggae Awards – which was named for his daughter. He headed the award presentations from 1989 – 2000. For health reasons, he relocated to South Florida in December 2002. Upon his arrival, he immediately joined VIBZ FM, until 2005, when he branched out on his own to operate LYNKS FM. His record of accomplishments speaks for itself. Some of the biggest names in the industry, owe their careers to the unselfish deeds of Clinton Lindsay. The list of beneficiaries is too numerous to mention. However, Clinton Lindsay’s contributions to the growth of Reggae music in the United States is an undeniable fact, that should be noted in the history books – “to whom credit is due, credit should be given!”. Considered a musical connoisseur by the industry in general, and by his many listeners in particular, Clinton Lindsay continues to open doors for today’s upcoming artists, producers, and managers. Join him on his daily trip to the ever popular “The Foundation – where it all begins!”
 

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