Seaton (3 September 1944 – 4 March 2024), also known as "Bibby", was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and record producer who was a member of The Gaylads, Land Wood And Water, The Astronauts, Conscious Minds, and The Messengers (along with Ken Boothe, Lloyd Charmers and Busty Brown), and who had a long solo career dating back to 1960.
[1] Seaton rejoined The Gaylads towards the end of the ska era, and they became hugely successful in Jamaica, and their success continued when they were reduced to a duo after Stewart departed.
Seaton left in 1972 and restarted his solo career, having several solo hits the same year with "Accept My Apology", "Sweet Caroline", "Lean on Me", and "Thin Line Between Love and Hate".
[1] Seaton's work as a songwriter included songs for Boothe ("The Girl I Left Behind" and "Freedom Street"), The Melodians ("Swing and Dine"), and Delroy Wilson ("Give Love a Try").
[4] Seaton was the first reggae artist to be signed by Virgin Records, leading to the creation of the Front Line label.