Lloyd Williams

Lloyd Williams

Lloyd Williams is a Jamaican reggae artist associated with the Treasure Isle label from the late 1960s onwards. He is also described as a British songwriter with a solo practice and as the frontman of the UK band Autumn Red, but the Jamaican origin and reggae identity define the artist entry here.

Style and performance

His work is linked with folk, soul, banjo, singer-songwriter writing and rock and roll, with a darker folk-Americana edge mentioned for one branch of the name. As a performer, he is noted for using banjo and acoustic guitar, and for building a full live sound with church organ textures, hurdy-gurdy samples and bass drum stomping.

Associated names and collaborators

Autumn Red is the band he fronts in the UK. His solo performances occasionally include acoustic guitar contributions from Mikey Foulerton, who is described as a long-time guitarist with the band.