Jacob Miller

Reggae Pioneer and Inner Circle Frontman

Born 4 May 1955, Mandeville / Jamaica Died 23 March 1980, Kingston / Jamaica Reggae singer, songwriter and drummer. Cousin of Maxi Priest. He had earned the title 'Killer', since he "killed" all competitors in concerts with his mighty opera style vocals and as a Top Showman and great personality. Protégé of Augustus Pablo with whom he made several records, he also became the vocalist for Inner Circle with whom he made the classic "Tenement Yard" Signed by Island Records, Inner Circle, and Miller especially, were being groomed for stardom when it was all brought to an abrupt halt when Miller's car hit a pole on Hope Road, Kingston, on May 23 1980.