Jolly Boys
June 30, 2017
Albert Minott of Jolly Boys mento band dies
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Albert Minott, lead singer of the Portland-based Jolly Boys mento band, passed away peacefully at his home yesterday.
He was 78 years old.
Minott had been suffering from respiratory problems for some time.
He will be remembered as the voice and figure who’s vibrant tones and eclectic dance moves re-launched the band onto the international music scene.
His legacy will live on within the story of this 70-year-old group, one of the longest existing bands in the world.
The Jolly Boys performed throughout Europe, the United States, Australia and Hong Kong, and were the subject of feature stories by the Associated Press and New York Times.
