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Author
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
The mother of the reggae pioneer tells the story of her son in a memoir of life with this icon of world music, detailing her son's involvement with Rastafarianism, the women in Marley's life, his rise to success, and his battle with cancer.
Author
Series
Language
English
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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
2011.
Language
English
Description
Any music fan who has even a passing familiarity with reggae knows the names Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. As the Wailers, they achieved music superstardom. Author Grant, a historian, follows their careers from the early days, explores the intense rivalry that gradually developed between the three men, their adoption of the cult of Rastafari, and why they were, as he says, not just spectacular musicians but "natural mystics" as well. Annotation...
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