After 60 years in the music industry, Lee “Scratch” Perry finally enjoys the number one spot on the Billboard with “Heavy Rain”. He has had 16 entries on the chart over the years with the 1990 release “From the Secret Laboratory” making it … [Read more...] about LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY – FIRST BILLBOARD NUMBER ONE
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03 DEC 1976 – BOB MARLEY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
When Bob Marley announced plans to hold a concert in an attempt to quell the violence. Politicians from both parties were hoping to capitalize on Marley's support. While Marley remained neutral, many viewed him as tacitly supporting Manley … [Read more...] about 03 DEC 1976 – BOB MARLEY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
June 27, 1980 – Rockers
On June 27, 1978 the film "Rockers" was released featuring Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Dillinger, and Jacob Miller. It was directed by Theodoros Bafaloukos. Plot: Making it in the music … [Read more...] about June 27, 1980 – Rockers
25 OCTOBER 1974 – “NATTY DREAD” RELEASED
Natty Dread is the seventh studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, released in 1974. It was the first album released as Bob Marley and the Wailers instead of just the Wailers, the first recorded without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, and … [Read more...] about 25 OCTOBER 1974 – “NATTY DREAD” RELEASED
21 OCT 2019 – JAMAICA’S NATIONAL HEROES’ DAY
National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Jamaica observed on the third Monday in October and commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history, who have all made significant contributions to the independence and development of … [Read more...] about 21 OCT 2019 – JAMAICA’S NATIONAL HEROES’ DAY