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VETERAN SAXOPHONIST HEADLEY BENNETT DIES AT 85!
Headley Bennett— KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Saxophonist Headley Bennett, who played on “Judge Not,” Bob Marley’s first song, has died at age 85, his family said Monday. His daughter Carol Bennett did not give an official cause of death, but said Bennett had suffered from high blood pressure and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. She said he died Sunday. A graduate of the famed Alpha Boys School in Jamaica’s capital of Kingston, Bennett was a contemporary of saxophonist Tommy McCook and trombonist Don Drummond, both reggae pioneers. He was a session musician at producer Leslie Kong’s Beverley’s Records in 1962 when 16-year-old Robert Nesta Marley recorded “Judge Not,” a ska song. That year, Bennett also played on “Hurricane Hattie,” the first hit song by 14-year-old James Chambers, later known as Jimmy Cliff. It … Read entire article »
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COMMENTARY BY AUBREY CAMPBELL: JAMAICA STRONG AND GOLDEN!
Gentle folks, it’s another great day to be a Jamaican, living in these United States of America. God is good, but let me be clear. I am not a USA hater, I just can’t bet against my countrymen and women in sports and especially track & field athletics. You are always warned of the danger of, ‘staying on the cow’s backside and a cuss it/him’, so I have to tread carefully, here! Never mind queen ShellyAnn’s tears or the disappointment of Yohan, in the sprints which concluded in a flash of brilliance that will forever light up the annals of track & field athletics, globally. Last evening, after a four day tour of New York City and parts of Westchester County, I found myself in a little nook inside the Queens Center … Read entire article »
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SPORTSCASTER BOB COSTAS SETS OFF A FIRE STORM BY SAYING “USAIN BOLT IS BIGGER THAN BOB MARLEY!”
There are three reasons Bob Costas went too far amid his Usain Bolt hagiography. Bob Marley statue and Usain Bolt.(Getty Images) By Adi Joseph— Bob Costas told America on Sunday that Usain Bolt is a bigger deal in Jamaica than Bob Marley. “With apologies to all you reggae fans, I think Bolt has even outdistanced Marley,” Costas said on NBC after Bolt won his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 100 meter dash. This was all part of a bloviated attempt to make Americans care about Bolt beating an American, Justin Gatlin, through over-the-top hagiography. Of course, American sports fans and all other fans of the Olympics mostly love Bolt already (unless they hate him). Bringing Marley into it felt trite and unnecessary. Thankfully, Costas was speaking only of fame, not influence or impact. Still, … Read entire article »
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TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL TO RELEASE “SONGS OF BOB MARLEY” ALBUM BY CARLENE DAVIS!
Tuff Gong International continues its “Masters Vault” series with the digital release of a classic from its vast catalog.SONGS OF BOB MARLEY by veteran reggae artist CARLENE DAVIS features twelve favorite cover versions of the classic songs of the King of Reggae music, Bob Marley. SONGS OF BOB MARLEY has been out of print since the mid-1990’s the album and continued to be in demand with collectors. SONGS OF BOB MARLEY has been remastered and is available now on all … Read entire article »
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DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY IS UNDER FIRE FOR “SACRILEGIOUS IMAGE!”
Son of iconic reggae artist Bob Marley, Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley has come under fire from the social media community for what they call a sacrilegious image. The Welcome to Jamrock singer posted a picture on his Facebook page, seemingly promoting one of his songs but it did not seem to sit well with some followers. The picture shows him on a cross with his hands and feet bound looking like a picture of the crucifixion. “This picture is horrible and sacrilegious.. I love Marley music but this is making me rethink about listening to you. Mr Bob Marley would not be proud of this,” wrote social media user, Patsy Fodrie. “This picture not my favorite..not settling well I must admit,” another wrote. There were some however, who said there is nothing wrong with the image. “When u r great … Read entire article »
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FORMER MARLEY GUITARIST JUNIOR MARVIN, TALKS ABOUT KEEPING BOB’S MUSIC AND MESSAGE ALIVE!
Reggae musician and guitarist Junior Marvin will play at the Hamilton in Washington on Aug. 13. (Rose Mountain Photo) By Roger Catlin— Born in Jamaica and raised in London, Junior Marvin played all around the world with Bob Marley and the Wailers. But it takes only a local call to get him on the phone — from Alexandria, where he’s lived for a decade. It’s home base for the inventive guitarist as he records and tours and sometimes plays close to home, as he does this week when he returns to the Hamilton with his band. Marvin, 69, has had quite an accomplished career, as a teen actor with a bit part in the Beatles movie “Help!” and the London production of “Hair”; touring with T-Bone Walker; and playing with Ike and Tina Turner, … Read entire article »
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STEPHEN “RAGGA” MARLEY – THE REGGAE REBEL!
Bob Marley’s second son on his father’s ‘cowboy’ fashion sense, working with his son, and why his new album is like a fruit basket By Davina Hamilton —- BEARING MUSICAL FRUIT: Stephen Marley—- DON’T SAY that Stephen Marley isn’t versatile. With his new album, Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life, boasting collaborations with acts including reggae star Shaggy, hip-hop hero Black Thought and Australian rapstress Iggy Azalea, it’s clear that Bob Marley’s second son knows how to mix and blend musical styles. “We had a concept,” Stephen says of his latest offering. “This album is the second part of a two-part series. The first part was [the 2011 album] Revelation Part 1: The Root Of Life. And this is Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. “The plan this time was to cross-pollinate other … Read entire article »
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THE BOB MARLEY FOUNDATION’S ONE LOVE YOUTH CAMP IS REPORTING SUCCESS FOR ITS THIRD YEAR!
By Shereita Grizzle— Ziggy Marley— The Bob Marley Foundation, 1Love Foundation and Ben and Jerry’s Partners for Youth Empowerment are reporting success having completed the third installment of the annual One Love Youth Camp last week. The camp, which is aimed at continuing Bob’s legacy by using arts and creativity as the tool for social change, saw 43 students from Charlie Smith High, Bob Marley Primary and Junior High, Haile Selassie High, Tivoli Gardens High School and the Grace … Read entire article »
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THE MARLEYS HAVE MADE HISTORY ON THE CHART!
By Clinton Lindsay— The first chart I compiled was on Thursday, October 30, 1975. The first No.1 song was “LIVELY UP YOURSELF” by Bob Marley & The Wailers. Over the years, the name and the number of songs on the compilation have gone through various changes. In October of 1976, it went on college radio station WTNY FM, as the WTNY TOP TEN. In 1986, it became the New York/WNWK Top Ten. Shortly after, it was expanded to Top 20, and … Read entire article »
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