Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Bob Marley: It’s been 30 years since the music stopped

(Clockwise from left) Bob Marley performing in 1975, Bob Marley's boyhood home & mausoleum & the Marley Brothers performing with Rastafarian flag (© Ian Dickson/Rex Features; Rene Burri/Magnum Photo; Camilla Morandi/Rex Features)

May 11, 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of iconic reggae singer Bob Marley’s death. To honor the legend’s life, we take a look at how he grew from modest beginnings to one of the world’s most beloved musical icons. Story here.

Skip ahead to read about:

His political influence

His legendary music

His death

No comments:

Another Societal Transformation: Will the Nation Survive this One?

I watched America undergo a massive transformation in the 1960s and early 70s. The streets were full of protestors against the Vietnam war. ...