Bob Marley's lyrics and tunes have a power and influence unique in popular music. They best convey his social, religious and political ideas in a way few writers have been able to emulate. Maureen Sheridan throws new light on his legacy.
By:
Maureen Sheridan
Imprint: Welbeck
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 200mm,
Width: 146mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 331g
ISBN: 9781847327789
ISBN 10: 1847327788
Series: Stories Behind the Songs
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 12 May 2011
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1: Early Years, including Marley's first singles and songs with the Wailing Wailers, the Trojan connection, Soul Rebels; Chapter 2: Island Records, Catch A Fire; Chapter 3: Burnin'; Chapter 4: Natty Dread, Live! Bob Marley & the Wailers; Chapter 5: Rastaman Vibration; Chapter 6: Superstardom, Exodus; Chapter 7: Kaya; Chapter 8: Survival; Chapter 9: Uprising; Chapter 10: Posthumous releases including Confrontation and Legend; Discography and Index.
Maureen Sheridan was a reggae writer, special editor and producer for Billboard between 1984 and 1993. Her interview with Marley collaborator Peter Tosh was the last before his death. She is based in Jamaica and now heads her own music company, One World Limited.