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"I can remember my first
encounter of anything to do with Bob Marley, I was 12 years
old when my mother brought home the album Natty Dread....I
took a look at this guy and I was scared... that's why they
call us Dreads. That experience and his music lingers in me,
four years later I found myself identifying with this person.
A hunger creeped in me, a desire to do what's right, the love
of my creator was awoken, and not to be afraid of standing
up when it's right not just for myself but also for others.
Bob Marley put a call out to future freedom fighters;throughout
his vast repertoire of music it was a code that called for
others to continue on the "Struggle".... I am One
of the fighters Bob Marley trained through his music... And
this is how Bob Marley affected my life ..."
Pass it on... Pass it on...
Rascalin - 2000
If I were stranded on an island with only
one choice of music, I would most definitely pick Bob's music.
He, to this very day, holds a large spot within my beating
heart. There is not now, nor has there ever before been, a
musical artist that spoke, by, for, and of the people, so
righteously. Bob addresses what ails the common human, the
everyday human; all humans, everywhere. Bob not only tears
up the misconceptions about what's wrong in the world, he
reveals to us all how we can right the wrongs.
Listen to Bob's music and help to heal yourself,
and in so doing, the world in which we live.
Peace & Respect,
John E. Bates - 1999
Bob Marley for me is a great man who
came from a small island and touched the world with his music.
Marley toured the world with his roots rock reggae, and now
today, across the globe you can hear the musical seeds he
and other Jamaican reggae singers left in the minds of the
planet. The seed blossoms today strongly in places like Russia,
Germany, Poland and Japan, with many people making music that
would help to heal the world. Music for serious thought, and
music for merriment. All kinds of music that all goes back
to the three kings, Bob Marley and brother Peter Tosh and
Bunny Wailer.
Reggae music with it's different styles,
dancehall, dub, rockers, dj, roots, nyabinghi and lovers rock,
each of the reggae pioneers have left musical treasures behind
for the generations to enjoy. When I think of Bob Marley's
I Shot The Sheriff I also seem to remember Eric Clapton's
version too, which most people think seem to think is Claptons.
Marley inspired many artists like Carlos Santana, Neville
Brothers and his impact is felt in their concerts, moving
through the music. Even today a CD of music produced by Stephen
Marley, featuring Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill dueting with
Marley's voice very similar to Natalie Cole's duet with her
father. This new CD should expose many more fans to Marley's
music.
Bob was once accused that his music
from "Kaya" was "soft" sounding and his
reply was the classic and stunning "Survival" album,
which was revolutionary and rebellious music for sure. Marley
sang love songs, but Bob Marley can never be said to not have
left his music imprint on
the fabric of the nations minds. People all over the world
love Bob Marley, his image is seen all over the world today.
Festivals are held in his honor. And all this from a youth
from Saint Ann's Jamaica, from Nine Miles. Who says people
can't in Bob's words "put your dreams to reality".
We all can if we try and work together. Harambe. Unity.
Love & Respect.
James Snidow - 1999 (DJ KSBR 88.5FM)
I can remember hearing Bobby M on
the Jamaican radio all the time, especially in my teens in
the 1970's. The drive from Montego Bay to my school up in
the hills, Knox College, was an arduous affair. The roads
were narrow and winding.
To pass the time, I would check out the
local scenes from the back seat of the car. Eevery couple
of miles there would be a little village. Without exception,
there would always be a shop where supplies could be purchased.
They could sometimes be rowdy places, where mostly local men
would gather in the back and drink some potent brew of rum
or a cold beer right out of the cooler.
Of this colourful scene, Bob's reggae could
be heard blaring from the large speakers, set outside on a
nice day. Jamaicans are connected to their music in a big
way...which is why so many songs are political in nature there.
But for a teenager like myself, it was the loudness and energy
of his songs that attracted me. I think he might have been
the first really big star in Jamaica, bigger than Michael
Manley's wife or Edward Seaga.
Bob was different than other singers, he
had more than his own story to tell. His songs also gave voice
to a normally reserved, peaceful and separate people, the
Rastafarians. It took Bob to bigger places than even he dreamt
of...the world.
I loved Bobby long before he became an international
star. He was a part of my youth that molded my ideals as a
grown woman. I keep a large poster of Bobby M next to my computer
and have for years. I have told Bob more secrets than anyone
else. For me, he is my comfort zone, my belief in humanity
and my example.
We Love you Bobby M.!
Peace and Love,
sheseed
I am 18 and have been listening to
Bob's music for nearly 5 years now. I have a huge collection
of his material and listen to it everyday. His music simply
does not cease to amaze me, and if I had never discovered
Bob, I would be a different person. Bob Marley's music has
taught me what righteousness means and simply proved to me
a lot of things about life.. I am also grateful to Bob Marley
because he introduced me to reggae music and its message.
Thankyou.
One Love, Jonny B.
I first saw Bob Marley when I was
16 years old. PBS was running a special about his life and
was playing footage of his concert. I was immediately captivated
by him and wanted to learn more. That week I bought the Legend
album. I played it so much that I practically destroyed it.!!
Almost ten years later, I went to Jamaica.
I immediately understood why Bob loved this land so much!
I have not gotten a chance to go to nine miles yet but I am
sure on my next visit to my "second home" I will
get a chance to do so. Bob has changed my perspective of myself
and the world around me. When I am down, I listen to "Smile
Jamaica" and am transported back to that beautiful island.
When I am anxious ,"Natural Mystic" reminds me that
the world is so much bigger than myself and immediately calms
me down.
I would like to thank Bob for being such
a powerful person in my life. To all my fellow Bob fans, one
love....
T. Washington
USA
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