April 13: The Wailers releases Catch a Fire, their fifth studio studio album. It was their first released under Chris Blackwell's label Island Records. After touring and recording in the UK with Johnny Nash they were left without enough … [Read more...] about CATCH A FIRE 49th ANNIVERSARY
Bunny Wailer
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO BUNNY WAILER
On April 10, 2022 Neville O'Riley Livingston (OM) aka "Bunny Wailer" would have turned 75 years. He was the last of the legendary trio The Wailers and one of the standard-bearers of Roots Reggae music. Bunny grew up alongside Bob Marley … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO BUNNY WAILER
REGGAE ARTISTS LOST IN 2021
2021 has been a rough year for the arts. Following is a list of some of the Reggae greats that have departed. We pause to reflect and give thanks for their art and legacy. Give thanks for life every day... U-Roy (1942-1921) Bunny … [Read more...] about REGGAE ARTISTS LOST IN 2021
19 OCT 1973 – WAILERS’ BURNIN’ ALBUM IS RELEASED
Burnin' is the sixth studio album by Jamaican reggae band The Wailers, released on 19 October 1973. It was written mostly by bandleader Bob Marley and produced by Chris Blackwell. It was the last Wailers album before Tosh and Bunny departed … [Read more...] about 19 OCT 1973 – WAILERS’ BURNIN’ ALBUM IS RELEASED