b. Garth Evans, c.1944, Jamaica, West Indies, d. 19 October 2000, New York, USA. While vocalist Evans was enjoying success with the Paragons he also recorded the little known solo side ‘I Don't Care', at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One alongside his early collaborator Bob Andy. In spite of their immense popularity the Paragons were unable to sustain a living from the Jamaican recording industry and disbanded in 1970. Evans then emigrated to the USA with his family. He embarked on a solo career recording sporadic hits, notably with Lloyd Barnes, although by the late 70s Evans was bac...