Remembering Jacob Miller, 45 years later

Last year when Fred Locks was approached by veteran session guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith to cover Jacob Miller’s Suzy Wong, the veteran singer had no second thoughts. His version, produced by Alphanso “King Shark” Henclewood, is homage to the charismatic vocalist who died on March 23 1980, 45 years ago today. Miller, lead singer of the Inner Circle Band, died in an auto accident in Kingston at age 27. He had recently returned from Brazil with Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell, head of Isl...