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Author
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Chris Salewicz interviewed Marley in Jamaica in 1979. In this thorough and detailed account of Marley's life and the world in which he grew up and came to dominate, Salewicz brings to life not only the Rastafari religion and the musical scene in Jamaica but also the spirit of the man himself.
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"A biography in verse about the Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life, including his biracial heritage, Rastafarian beliefs, and love of music. End notes on poems provide further biographical information"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the Wailers from their upbringing in the slums of Kingston to their first recordings and superstardom through the lens of Jamaican politics, heritage, race, religion, and the cultural revolution taking place in the 1970s.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Bob Marley was the undisputed sovereign of reggae music and the revolutionary soul-prophet whose music had - and continues to have - a massive impact on people of all races throughout the world. Catch a Fire chronicles his life and career as well as the milieu that shaped Marley's spiritual and political beliefs. This fully revised and expanded new edition, which is updated constantly, features fascinating inside information on the intrigues of the...
Author
Publisher
Praeger
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
"The Words and Music of Bob Marley investigates Marley's creative output chronologically and provides complementary biographical information where it is relevant and helpful. Themes discussed throughout the book include protest, revolution, love, hate, biblical concepts, and Rastafari culture."--Jacket
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Bob Marley's life is the stuff of legend. Raised in the slums of Kingston, Jamaica, Marley (1945-1981) wrote songs that inspired millions. So Much Things to Say tells Marley's life story like never before. Roger Steffens traveled with the Wailers and interviewed Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer extensively. Now, drawing on 40 years of intimate interviews with band members, family, lovers, and confidants - many speaking publicly for the first time - Steffens...
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