1966 2003

MIGHTY   BOMBER REAL NAME: Clifton Ryan DATE OF BIRTH: January 30, 1928 PLACE OF BIRTH: St. George's, Grenada EDUCATION: ... CAREER:                                   Bomber moved to Trinidad in 1956 and began his career as a calypsonian. He won his first calypso contest in 1957 at the Radio Trinidad 10th Anniversary competition. His first hit came in 1958 with "Gloria," which was later recorded by the famous American singer Harry Belafonte. He won his only Calypso King title in 1964 with "Joan and James" and "Bomber's Dream." He continued singing through the 2000s and made the 2003 Calypso Monarch finals. His other calypsoes include: 1958 - Despers vs. Bunters 1966 - The Big Three; Parents and Children; Merry Christmas; Colour Question; Trip to the Moon; Agriculture on the Move; Forgive and Forget; Family Unfair; Why Ah Fraid Women; Vincy Stephanie 1967 - Animal Cricket Match 2000 - Cases 2001 - The Godfather; Proverbs 2002 - Mr. Unfortunate; True True Calypsonian Other - Professor Broomes Compiled by Ronald C. Emrit