Judith Veronica Mowatt was born 23 Dec 1952 in Gordon Town, Jamaica. At the age of 13, she became a member of a dance troupe which toured Jamaica and other islands in the Caribbean. Her initial ambition was to become a registered nurse. Her … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO JUDY MOWATT
Reggae
08 MAY 1984 – LEGEND IS RELEASED
The compilation album Legend by BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS was released on 08 May, 1984 by Island Records. It is a greatest hits collection of singles in its original vinyl format and is the best-selling reggae album of all-time, with over … [Read more...] about 08 MAY 1984 – LEGEND IS RELEASED
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
LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY – FIRST BILLBOARD NUMBER ONE
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
BMW “SURVIVAL” ANNIVERSARY
Survival is the eleventh studio album by Bob Marley & The Wailers. It was released on 02 Oct 1979. Survival is an album with an outwardly militant theme. Some critics speculate that this was due in part to criticism Marley received … [Read more...] about BMW “SURVIVAL” ANNIVERSARY