Bob MarleyOne of the 20th century's most iconic cultural figures, Bob Marley was responsible for popularising reggae music throughout the world. But Marley was no mere pop star: his strong attachment to Rasta beliefs and practices and his fierce hostility to the injustice of Babylon made him an important spokesman for the dispossessed. |
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Birth of a legend | 1 |
Bob goes to Kingston | 11 |
Trench Town and ska | 18 |
Copyright | |
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