Listen to Bob Marley: The Man, the Music, the Revolution

by Bob Marley, Cedella Marley (Editor), Gerald Hausman (Editor)

An inspiring collection of poems, meditations, and lyrics by one of the world’s most revered musical legends Bob Marley’s music defined a movement and forever changed a nation. Known worldwide for their message of peace and unity, Marley’s songs—from “One Love” to “Redemption Song” to “Three Little Birds”—have touched millions of lives. This collection is the best of Bob Marley presented in three “The Man,” giving an in-depth look into the life of Bob Marley; “The Music,” comprising his most memorable lyrics as well as links to many of his songs in iTunes; and “The Revolution,” containing his meditations on social equality and the Rastafari movement. Enriched with iconic photographs, Listen to Bob Marley provides insight into a reggae legend, the inspirational man behind the music.  This ebook features an introduction by daughter Cedella Marley and an illustrated biography of Cedella including rare photographs from her personal collection.

Genres: Music

190 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley OM was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He was the frontman, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands: The Wailers (1964 – 1974) and Bob Marley & the Wailers (1974 - 1981). He is the most widely known performer of ska/reggae music, and is often credited for helping spread Jamaican music to the worldwide audience.

Marley's best known hits includes "I Shot the Sheriff", "No Woman, No Cry", "Exodus", "Could You Be Loved", "Stir It Up", "Jamming", "Redemption Song", and "One Love", as well as the posthumous releases "Buffalo Soldier" och "Iron Lion Zion". The compilation album, Legend, released in 1984, three years after Marley's death, is the best-selling reggae album ever (10 times platinum), with sales of more than 12 million copies.

Reviews

[Stan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bob Marley speaks. This book is a collection of quotes by Bob Marley taken from interviews and his music.

[Okello Johnson]

GOOD

[Ursula · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great collection of the Legends lyrics and poems. Loved it!

[Maq Apuyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome book

[Dericka]

i don't really know what i think about Bob Marley but something about every word he says it touches me it touch my heart.

[Jennifer Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, a quick read, and I've always loved his inspiration.