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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Formed: 1963Origin: Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica
The Legacy
Bob Marley brought Jamaican roots reggae from the Kingston ghettos to global consciousness. With Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, and later with the Barrett brothers and the I-Threes, Marley merged Rastafari spirituality with uncompromising anti-colonial politics.
His landmark 1977 album Exodus, recorded in London following an assassination attempt in Jamaica, was named album of the century by Time magazine. His message of resistance and unity remains documented in definitive books such as Timothy White's Catch a Fire.
Historical Discography & Archival Cuts
Essential recordings and historical milestones documented in the Helter Skelter music archive.
Archivist Notes: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley & The Wailers is a legendary force in the music scene, formed in 1963. Originating from Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica, their influence on the culture is monumental and heavily documented in archival literature.
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