Ernest Wilson, born Fitzroy Ernest Wilson on November 18, 1951, in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, was a celebrated reggae singer known for his work with The Clarendonians and as a solo artist. He co-founded The Clarendonians in 1963 with Peter Austin, and the group became one of the most popular acts of the ska and rocksteady era, achieving several Jamaican number one hits.

In 1967, Wilson launched his solo career with the single "Money Worries," followed by hits such as "Undying Love," "Storybook Children," and "If I Were a Carpenter" in 1968, all produced by Coxsone Dodd. He also released "Private Number" with Joe Gibbs and "Freedom Train" with Lee "Scratch" Perry in 1969. That same year, he reunited with fellow Clarendonian Freddie McGregor as the duo 'Ernest Wilson & Freddy,' releasing singles like "Sentimental Man" and "Love Makes the World Go Round."

Wilson was briefly a member of The Techniques and collaborated with Harold Butler & Four Corners on the international hit "Let True Love Be" in 1976. He recorded the sound system favorite "I Know Myself" in 1977, which was later reworked in the 1990s as a Drum and Bass Jungle Music Discomix Dubplate.

A multi-instrumentalist, Wilson played piano, bass guitar, and guitar on various recordings, contributing to albums by artists like Gregory Isaacs and Tinga Stewart. He also provided backing vocals for Beres Hammond, Inner Circle, and others.

Ernest Wilson passed away on November 2, 2021, in Kingston, Jamaica, at the age of 69. His legacy includes albums such as "Love Revolution" (1986), "Promise Me" (1987), "Undying Love" (1992), and "Still Love You" (2007).