Sylvester Ivan McIntosh (August 17, 1934 – November 11, 2017), also known as Blinky, was a Crucian singer and bandleader.
McIntosh was born on August 17, 1934, in Frederiksted, St. Croix, in the United States Virgin Islands.
Ethel is credited with teaching her son the traditional melodies of the Crucian people, while Ivan taught him his first musical scale when he was twelve.
[4] As a child, he also joined the masquerade troupe Wild Indians, which had a major role in organizing local carnivals.
[3] Blinky & the Roadmasters released the album Crucian Scratch Band Music on Rounder Records in 1990, and they performed in the cult classic film Captain Ron in 1992.