On May 11, 1981 ROBERT NESTA MARLEY lost his battle with cancer. In July 1977, Marley was found to have a acral lentiginous melanoma under the nail of a toe. Contrary to urban legend, this lesion was not caused by an injury during a … [Read more...] about 11 MAY 1981 – BOB MARLEY LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
Anniversary
08 MAY 1984 – LEGEND IS RELEASED
08 May, 1984: The compilation album Legend by BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS was released 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 15 … [Read more...] about 08 MAY 1984 – LEGEND IS RELEASED
30 APRIL, 1976 – RASTAMAN VIBRATION RELEASED
30 April 1976 saw the release of Bob Marley and the Wailers' eighth studio album Rastaman Vibration. The album was a great success in the US, becoming their first release to reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart peaking at number 8. … [Read more...] about 30 APRIL, 1976 – RASTAMAN VIBRATION RELEASED
BOB MARLEY AND THE BIRTH OF ZIMBABWE
On April 18 1980, Rhodesia gained its independence from Britain and became Zimbabwe. To celebrate the occasion, Bob Marley and The Wailers were invited to perform at the official ceremony at Rufaro Stadium in Harare. Bob had inspired … [Read more...] about BOB MARLEY AND THE BIRTH OF ZIMBABWE
REMEMBERING THE CORAL GARDENS MASSACRE
The Coral Gardens Massacre refers to a series of events that occurred in Jamaica on Good Friday, 1963. Following a violent altercation at a gas station in Montego Bay, Jamaican police and military forces detained Rastafarians throughout … [Read more...] about REMEMBERING THE CORAL GARDENS MASSACRE