Born In Kingston Jamaica 47 years ago Don Minott started out as A Poet,migrated to the US. In 1986 and settled in Hartford Ct.with family Don continued to write and soon won A local talent contest sponsored by community radio station (WKND)for male vocalist and best original song (You Got Me Crying)soon after forming the Lightening Reggae Band. He has been singing for the past 16 years where he's been through A few bands,his musical influence are Delroy Wilson, Bob Marley,the original Wailers,Mikey Spice,Don Henley & Phil Collins. On his mission to persue his music he met Richie Calbut talented producer/multitalented musician here he was introduced to the Calbut Recording Studio were he recorded his first album (Must Be A Dream) when not performing he listens to the above people,all forms Of music and continues to write poetry.