African-American music entrepreneur and publisher, born 1936 in Mississippi, died 7 October 2012 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He discovered reggae legend
Bob Marley in Kingston in 1967 and signed him to his publishing company, Cayman Music. He co-owned JAD Records with
Johnny Nash and producer
Arthur Jenkins, and their initials formed its logo. He also managed
Paul Anka. Father of model/singer
Anansa and former husband of singer/supermodel
Beverly Johnson.