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New Wailers date? Paul’s Mall, Boston, November 4, 1973
Included here is text from an article about a Wailers’ show at Paul’s Mall in Boston, MA published in the Bay State Banner on November 22, 1973. The article references a show at Paul’s Mall on...
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Bob Marley & the Wailers, Rehearsal, Tuff Gong Studios, 1980 (Re-Up!)
I just re-upped this great rehearsal tape so make sure to grab it while you can! Bob Marley and the Wailers rehearsal at Tuff Gong studios, May 1, 1980. The video footage from this rehearsal was...
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Bob Marley & the Wailers “Kinky Reggae” Lyceum, London, 1975
Here is the flip to the “No Woman, No Cry” 7″ Island single released in 1975. The particular disc in my collection is a Canadian pressing (see photos). The version of “No Woman, No Cry” on this 7″ is...
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Tell Them Kissinger, Tell Them Jah, Ska Ruder Than You, Blanche’s Outlaw inna...
“Get out of the way of the music” is good radio host advice. Lotsa riddim sounds in this Idition with intriguing reggae artist Louis-Virie Blanche dropping by for a quick background story on his song...
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The Wailers Live at Sundown, Edmonton, June 3, 1973
Here is a great review of The Wailers performance at Sundown, Edmonton, June 3, 1973, a performance that was broadcast on the BBC. The review was published in Melody Maker on June 9, 1973. Slave...
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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Special on Midnight Dread June 23rd, 1980
I’ve always held Lee Perry in the highest esteem since I first discovered reggae & noticed his tracks had that certain something extra. In this opening segment from this week’s 33 years ahead...
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Toshi Reagon “Sun Is Shining” acoustic vibes
I am writing up my review of the Legacy of Bob Marley concert at the Kennedy Center last night. I must post this in the meantime though. This performance of Bob Marley’s “Sun Is Shining” by Toshi...
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Legacy of Bob Marley Concert
Here is an exclusive for you guys that you will only find here at MIDNIGHT RAVER. The Kennedy Center and the Grammy Museum presented a tribute concert to Bob Marley titled “The Legacy of Bob Marley”...
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Titans Clash, BMW’s Uprising on the way, Silicon Chip Africa Starship inna...
The summer of 1980. A time when Bob Marley and John Lennon were still on earth for a bit while longer, the last summer they’d both see, a time before Reagan was elected, a time when Thatcher should...
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Bob Marley and the Wailers, Live in Wales
PLUS DEESIDE LEISURE CENTER, WALES RE-UP! This story courtesy of the BBC. Bob Marley was an up-and-coming reggae musician, just beginning to cross over into the mainstream when on 19 June 1976 he...
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Midnight Dread #27 Rockers Galore, Conscious Argument, Bit By Bit, Kinky...
As you can see, on this first time on-line anywhere vintage 1980 KTIM wrap-up page of the Reggae Rockers of The Week, in July 1980 Bob Marley & The Wailers’ new album UPRISING was imminent, the...
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SONGS OF FREEDOM postcard set from Bob Marley Music Inc. 1991
Twelve 5 inch by 7 inch postcards with special photos of Bob Marley are included in this natty 1991 SONGS OF FREEDOM collection, comprised of a 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ folder cover with postcard pocket on...
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Bob Marley and the Wailers “I Know” 12″ (Tuff Gong) 1983
Confrontation released posthumously in May 1983, two years after Marley’s death. The songs on this album were compiled from unreleased material and singles recorded during Marley’s lifetime. Many of...
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Bob Marley-Interviews with Neville Willoughby (Tuff Gong)
Here is a neat little LP that was released by Tuff Gong some years back. It features Neville Willoughby’s interviews with Bob in 1973/78 backed with some of Bob’s finest songs. I shared this...
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Bob Marley Interview, Music Pulse, July 1980
Here is a rarely circulated piece by Michel Billot based on Headley Gritter’s interview with Bob Marley. The piece appeared in the July 1980 issue of Music Pulse....
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Midnight Dread #28 with Word Sound & Power filmmaker Jerry Stein, Craven...
“A sea of reggae music” is what you get as Jerry & Doug drive to curate this well-rounded circular circus of sounds with several scarcities in ska, rock steady & dub. The filmmaker behind the...
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1981 Class magazine “The Legend of Bob Marley” NYC Sept. – Oct.
Here’s the cover and a rare great photo of Bob by Lisa Dubois contained within. The 68 page magazine is 5 1/2 inch by 7 3/4 inches. From main text on cover: Souvenir Edition, Second Anniversary Issue,...
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Who? Bob Marley
Title: Who? Bob Marley Author: Hannah; Illustrator: White Whale Publisher: Dasan Books Year: June 15, 2012 Pages: 194 ISBN: 9788963707570 Keeping with the children’s book theme, here is a pretty cool...
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Whether New Sheriff or Pope In Town, Un Paso Adelante, Roots Reggae Pounding...
Read it in the news. Lee Perry’s brand new foot long forty five “Bafflin’ Smoke Signal” is the latest Midnight Dread on KTIM Reggae Rocker of the week 33 years ahead this twilight when all-time radio...
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“NO WOMAN NO CRY The Life of Bob Marley” 1981 booklet by Dr. G. K. Osei
Here’s the cover and one of the scarce photos reproduced inside. First issued by The African Publication Society in London in September 1981 and written by Professor of African History Dr. G. K. Osei....
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