Mike's Moment Of... Roots Evolution (S2 E1): Clinton Fearon

In this powerful Season 2 premiere, Michael Sean Harris sits down with legendary reggae artist Clinton Fearon for an inspiring conversation about his journey from the hills of St. Andrew, Jamaica to becoming one of the most respected voices in roots reggae. Together, they explore the evolution of his sound, the lessons learned with The Gladiators, the spiritual and philosophical core of his songwriting, and how he continues to uplift global audiences through music filled with truth, joy, and resilience.

Whether you're a musician, a reggae lover, or simply someone drawn to stories of purpose and creativity, this episode will leave you rooted, grounded, and inspired.

Topics Covered

• Clinton's early memories learning guitar
• Impactful moments with The Gladiators
• His approach to songwriting, storytelling, and conscious lyricism
• Some of his philosophies
• Advice for young musicians and Clinton's thoughts on legacy

Clinton Fearon is a Jamaican-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music has influenced generations of reggae artists. After years of shaping the sound of The Gladiators in the 1970s, he moved on to create a vibrant solo career, blending deep roots, acoustic warmth, and lyrical wisdom. His music is known for its positivity, humility, and power—resonating with audiences worldwide.

Mike's Moment Of… is a podcast hosted by Michael Sean Harris, exploring creativity, culture, and spirit through conversations with artists, thinkers, and storytellers from Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Each episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect through life, creativity, innovation and the arts.

Connect with Clinton Fearon

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ClintonFearonMusic

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clintonfearon

Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/ClintonFearon

Website http://www.clintonfearon.com

Twitter https://twitter.com/clintonfearon

Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/clinton-fearon

MUSIC VIDEOS (selection)

On The Other Side (Live at Baco studio), 2021 https://youtu.be/s0sOHofIiw0

Fix It (single), 2020 https://youtu.be/dlrKeGBGbKM

Together Again (Clinton Fearon feat. Alpha Blondy), 2019 https://youtu.be/0d8wfInVBQo

Why Worry (History Say album), 2019 https://youtu.be/Lr8abFANyCI

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