Carlton "Carly" Barrett was born on 17 Dec 1950 in Kingston. As a teenager he built his first set of drums out of some empty paint tins, and had initially been influenced by Lloyd Knibb, the great drummer from the Skatalites. He and his … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CARLTON “CARLY” BARRETT
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03 DEC 1976 – BOB MARLEY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
In 1976, Jamaican was reeling from political violence during the election. The supporters of the Jamaican Labor Party JLP and the People National Party PNP were clashing in the streets of Kingston resembling a war zone. Food supplies were … [Read more...] about 03 DEC 1976 – BOB MARLEY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO EVERTON BLENDER
Everton Dennis Williams Aka "Everton Blender" was born on 21 Nov 1953 in Clarendon parish but grew up in Kingston. His singing career began in an amateur talent contest in the late 1970s at Kingston's Bohemia Club where he sang Dennis Brown … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO EVERTON BLENDER
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO HALF PINT
Half Pint was born Lindon Andrew Roberts on 11 Nov 1961 in West Kingston. He earned his future stage name early on for his small stature. His introduction to singing came in the school choir before he made his attempt at breaking into the … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO HALF PINT
10 NOV 1978 – “BABYLON BY BUS” RELEASED
BABYLON BY BUS is a live album released by Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1978. The tracks on this album are considered, with two exceptions, to be from the Pavillon de Paris concerts over 3 nights, 25–27 June 1978, during the Kaya Tour, … [Read more...] about 10 NOV 1978 – “BABYLON BY BUS” RELEASED