Background
Sharp was born Derrick Trought in London in 1956.
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Career
Sharp"s debut single, a version of Leo Hall"s "Let"s Dub lieutenant Up", released in 1980, was the first release by Fashion Records, and topped the reggae charts in the United Kingdom. He followed this with "Swing and Dine"/"Follow Your Heart", which was also successful, and Sharp became established as one of the leading artists of the British lovers rock scene. In 1981 he joined the Brit funk group Buzzz as lead singer, the band signing to Radio Corporation of America Records and appearing on the British Broadcasting Corporation television show Ebony. The group were moderately successful and Sharp was the cover star for the 31 July 1982 issue of Melody Maker.
Sharp left the band in 1982 and resumed his solo career, having further local reggae hits in 1983 with "Rising to the Top" and "Give lieutenant All You"ve Got".
In 1984 he contributed a rap to Nick Heyward"s song "Warning Sign", performing with Heyward on Top of the Pops. He continued to record and perform both reggae and soul into the 1990s.
Achievements
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On November 9, 2013, the prestigious Sandy Hosey Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Sharp by the Artists Music Guild. Sharp thought she was in attendance to bestow the honor upon her longtime friend, Chubby Checker when she was surprised with her own honors. The Sandy Hosey Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to five artists every year by the Guild.
