April 22, marks the anniversary of the 1978 One Love Peace Concert at The National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The concert was an attempt at uniting the political warring factions of the Jamaican Labor Party (JLP) and The People's … [Read more...] about ONE LOVE PEACE CONCERT ANNIVERSARY
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18 APRIL 1980 – BOB MARLEY AND THE BIRTH OF ZIMBABWE
On April 18 1980, Zimbabwe gained its independence from Britain. To celebrate the occasion, Bob Marley and The Wailers were invited to perform at the official ceremony at Rufaro Stadium in Harare. Bob rejected a performance fee and footed … [Read more...] about 18 APRIL 1980 – BOB MARLEY AND THE BIRTH OF ZIMBABWE
KOFFEE SET TO PERFORM COACHELLA 2020
Koffee is set to perform at the 2020 Coachella music festival, which will take place from April 10-19. She is set as a supporting act to headliner Travis Scott. She made history as the youngest nominee for a Grammy in the Best Reggae Album … [Read more...] about KOFFEE SET TO PERFORM COACHELLA 2020
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
04 OCT 1975 LAST WAILERS CONCERT
On October 4th, 1975, the three original Wailers (Bob, Bunny & Peter) played their final concert together at an event with Stevie Wonder – dubbed the Wonder Dream Concert – in Kingston at the National Stadium. Bob ended up joining … [Read more...] about 04 OCT 1975 LAST WAILERS CONCERT