Joseph (Joe) Benjamin Williams, was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, in 1933. Upon the death of both his parents, he moved to Kingston, where he attended school. He subsequently joined the Jamaica Mi...view moreJoseph (Joe) Benjamin Williams, was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, in 1933. Upon the death of both his parents, he moved to Kingston, where he attended school. He subsequently joined the Jamaica Military Band. He won a scholarship to the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, England, 1965-1968, to study music, and on his return to Jamaica, became Bandmaster/Director of Music of the Jamaica Defence Force, where he served until 1995, when he retired at the Rank of Major.view less