Bob Marley

A Life

By: Garry Steckles

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Paperback | 1 September 2008 | Edition Number 1

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One of the twentieth century's most iconic cultural figures, Bob Marley was responsible for popularizing reggae music throughout the world. He set attendance records that still stand today and his 1977 Exodus album was hailed by Time magazine as the greatest of the 20th Century. His unique blend of politically conscious lyrics and unforgettable melodies won him legions of fans far beyond the Caribbean. But Marley was no mere pop star: his strong attachment to Rasta beliefs and practices and his fierce hostility to the injustice of "Babylon" made him an important spokesperson for the dispossessed all over the globe. In this new biography, Garry Steckles follows Marley's eventful life through the early days in rural Jamaica, arrival in Kingston, first recordings and performances to his spectacular status as an international superstar. Throughout he analyzes Marley's political and religious beliefs, while also concentrating on his relationships with fellow musicians, family and influential figures. A chapter focusing on Marley's long-term legacy explores what the musician contributed to world music and what the religious believer gave to Rastafarianism.

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Miss Cedella's Son	p. vii
Introduction: So Dem Seh	p. ix
Birth of a Legend	p. 1
Lost and Found: Bob Goes to Kingston	p. 9
Trench Town and Ska	p. 15
Fame ... but Not Fortune	p. 29
Coming in from the Cold	p. 41
The Night Shift	p. 51
Scratch and Beyond	p. 61
Introduction to Island	p. 73
Catching a Fire	p. 83
Natty Dread	p. 101
The King of Reggae	p. 113
Ambush in the Night	p. 125
Movement of Jah People	p. 139
The Peace Concert	p. 153
The Price of Fame	p. 167
Home to Rest	p. 183
The Legacy	p. 185
So Bob Seh	p. 199
Select Bibliography	p. 205
Index	p. 206
Acknowledgments	p. 211
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