Bob Marley was the first, and possibly the only, superstar to emerge
from the Third World. Although he lived a short life, only 36 years, Bob
penned an enormous quantity of songs, pioneering a new reggae rhythm and
sound that was distinctly Jamaican. An expert lyricist who could more
than hold his own with any contemporary hip-hop word slinger, Bob
crafted emotionally powerful chains of words that packed a serious
punch. Twenty-five years after his death, the music of Bob Marley and
the Wailers is as popular and relevant as it was the day it was
released. Author David Moskowitz gives readers an inside look at the man
behind the legend.
Fans from all corners of the globe are a testament to the fact that his
music transcends race, color, economic class, even language. From
Marley's poverty stricken early childhood in rural Jamaica to break out
his faith in Rastafarianism, this biography recounts the life and music
of one of the most famous popular artists of the last century, an
incredible story for long-time fans as well for a new and
ever-increasing audience who were too young to witness Marley's
history-making music career firsthand. A timeline, photos, and a rich
bibliography of print and electronic sources make this biography ideal
for both research purposes and casual reading.
