Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica Concert two days after being shot, showing his commitment to peace and making one of the most powerful statements of his career. Marley’s 1977 album “Exodus” ...
On May 11, 1981, Bob Marley passed away at just 36 years old. Three years later, Island Records released the Legend compilation with the aim of reaching “suburban record buyers who were uneasy with ...
That 1984 compilation is essential, but let's go deeper. By Dan Rys There’s little that can be said about Bob Marley that hasn’t already: he’s a cultural icon, a global ambassador for peace and “One ...
A fundamental belief in the Rastafari faith, which Marley was a very public practitioner of, is that Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I is viewed as the messiah. With “War,” Marley adds his own spin ...
In 1981, the world lost international reggae star Bob Marley. His legacy lives on through music, culture, and his family, and for many, he represents more than his artistry. Marley’s influence can be ...
"One love, one heart, one destiny." On Thursday, Paramount released the first trailer for the Bob Marley-centric biopic starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Bob Marley: One Love. Helmed by Reinaldo Marcus ...
When Bob Marley's second-oldest son, Stephen Marley, took the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest on Tuesday night, he played tunes from his own solo records, of course, but he also ...
But things weren’t that simple on the contract side of things. After The Wailers’ disputes with earlier record producers over royalties, all three were suspicious of Island Records owner Chris ...
Bob Marley, a musical icon, elevated reggae music from a Jamaican sound to a global phenomenon. Many years after his death, Marley continues to be one of the most admired musicians around the globe.