Alton then formed a group named 'Alton and The Flames'. They recorded a large number songs on the Treasure Isle label, including 'Dance Crashers', Girl I've got a Date', 'Rock Steady' and 'Black Mans Pride', which all became a huge rocksteady hits throughout the 60’s.

After three years with Alton and The Flames, Alton launched his career as a solo artist and joined the 'Studio One Label' in 1967. 'I'm Still in Love', 'Breaking Up' and 'I'm Just a Guy' are just a few of his many hits during this time.

His first album 'Rock and Soul', released on the Studio One label was a Giant, paving the way for the many that were to follow over the years to come. Alton left Jamaica in 1969 to spend two years in Toronto, Canada, where he toured with his reggae singer sister Hortense Ellis. In 1974 Ellis moved to England in 1974, and continued to play an active role on the reggae scene.

Alton has worked with every significant artist in the Reggae field, he has taught many upcoming artists. He is well respected by all who knew him and revered by some. Alton has performed in Europe, The United Kingdom, The United States, Canada and The West Indies.

Alton has received awards in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an artist and his contribution to the Reggae Music Industry from the following: The Jamaican cultural Development Commission, British Music Industry, Black Echoes, The Voice, Reggae Hall of Fame and KGFJ, a Los Angeles radio station.

He was admitted to hospital in London in December 2007, for treatment of cancer of the lymph glands, and sadly passed away this October 2008.