Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42413 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 212 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781566567336
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"Of all the millions of words written about the Jamaican Rasta reggae hero, this book encapsulates the most concise and complete information about Marley... If you want to place a Marley biography in your library, this is the one to buy." -- --Barbara Makeda Blake Hannah, Rastafarian scholar and journalist

About the Author
Gary Steckles has written about reggae and all aspects of Caribbean culture in major newspapers and magazines in North America and the Caribbean.

Customer Reviews

More than a Marley primer --
Garry Steckles has a passion for Marley and this is a tremendously good read that covers the man from birth to death, from nobody to superstar; about his roller coaster ride to fame and the folks who rode with him; the tragedy of his loss at an early age he himself predicted. As much as I have enjoyed Marley's sound, now I feel I know and appreciate more the man behind it. Well done.

From his early days to his tragic early death from brain cancer, to the still raging legal battles over the rights to his music
An icon of Jamaica, an icon of the Rastafarian philosophy, an icon of Reggae - Bob Marley meant a lot of things to many people. "Bob Marley: A Life" is a biography of one of the most important cultural figures of the twentieth century, tracing his life from his early days to his tragic early death from brain cancer, to the still raging legal battles over the rights to his music and estate. "Bob Marley" is an educational look at this versatile man.