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Bob Marley was prolific in more ways than one during his tragically short life.
In addition to his vast music catalog—including songs that became part of the fabric of world culture like "No Woman... more info
JamBase — Umphrey's McGee dusted off a cover of Bob Marley & The Wailers' "Kinky Reggae" in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday in tribute to late Wailers bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett. more info
Consequence Of Sound — Ben-Adir also explains how his past work as Malcolm X and Barack Obama was quite different from portraying the reggae icon.
Preparing for Bob Marley: One Love Is Why Kingsley Ben-Adir Doesn’t Play Guitar in Barbie
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JamBase — Ziggy Marley paid tribute to his father Bob Marley on what would have been the reggae legend’s birthday with a special performance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ more info
JamBase — Legendary reggae superstar Bob Marley had an unexpected connection to Wilmington, Delaware, where a park was dedicated in his honor. more info
JamBase — Influential and pioneering bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett, best known for his work with Bob Marley & The Wailers, died on Saturday at age 77. more info
Consequence Of Sound — Barrett also co-produced and engineered several of the group's albums, including Catch a Fire and Exodus.
Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Bassist and Band Leader of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dead at 77
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Stereogum —
Aston “Family Man” Barrett, legendary reggae bassist who played in Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away this morning at age 77. His son Aston Barrett Jr. broke the news on social media earlier today. more info
Consequence Of Sound — Leon Bridges, Daniel Caesar, and more also contribute to the soundtrack for One Love, premiering February 14th.
Kacey Musgraves Covers “Three Little Birds” for Bob Marley Biopic: Stream
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Stereogum —
It feels like we’re getting a lot of news about music biopics today. These things keep coming out! Nobody’s willing to stop them! Dewey Cox’s brother died for nothing! Next up on the star-biopic schedule is Bob Marley.
One Love
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