Former lead singer of The Tonicks. He is mainly known as the singer of Build Me Up Buttercup for The Foundations. He replaced original lead singer Clem Curtis in 1968. He was also the lead singer of Mercy, Mercy who had the 1980's hit, It Must be Heaven. He has recently gone on the road with his own version of The Foundations. Born 12th September 1944, Barbados, West Indies.
He is also known as Colyn Young.