Bob Marley and the Wailers

The Ultimate Illustrated History

Richie Unterberger

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Motorbooks
01 February 2024

Reggae; World music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Biography: arts & entertainment

Explore the entire, incredible journey of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and theirenduring legacy, in this unique visual history. More than four decades after Marley's death, he and his bandmates remain the most famousreggae artists of all time--and one of the most famous bands of all time, period. Illustratedwith photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and theWailers illuminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Their evolutionfrom early-'60s Jamaican ska act to international superstars was not just improbable,but unprecedented for an act from an underdeveloped country. As you make your way through the band's story, you will see the crucial role they played inestablishing reggae as a globally popular form of music, and the influence that theRastafari movement had on their lives and sound; plus, how Marley's socially conscious lyricsand actions made him a universal symbol of pride and justice. This beautifully designed volume includes: A complete history of the band, right up to Marley's untimely death in 1981, and hiscontinuing influence today Fantastic performance and candid off-stage photography Images of rare memorabilia Sidebars from a roster of respected music journalists Coverage of the 2024 Bob Marley biopic One Love

This is the definitive illustrated biography of Bob Marley and the Wailers - a must-have forevery fan of the world music legend.

By: Richie Unterberger
Imprint: Motorbooks
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New Edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 235mm,
Weight: 1.134kg
ISBN: 9780760388679
ISBN 10: 0760388679
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: Beginnings: 1945–1962 CHAPTER 2: The Studio One Ska Years: 1963–1966 CHAPTER 3: From Rock Steady to Reggae: 1967–1971 CHAPTER 4: The International Breakthrough: 1972–1974 CHAPTER 5: The First Third-World Superstar: 1975–1979 CHAPTER 6: The Final Years: 1980–1981 EPILOGUE: Legacy SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY BIBLIOGRAPHY AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS

Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books, including The UnreleasedBeatles: Music and Film, which won a 2007 Association for Recorded Sound CollectionsAward for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research in the ""Best Discography""division of the ""Best Research in Recorded Rock Music"" category. His other booksinclude Fleetwood Mac: The Ultimate Illustrated History and Bob Marley and the Wailers:The Ultimate Illustrated History. He is a frequent contributor to MOJO and Record Collector,and he teaches courses on rock music history at the College of Marin, the University of SanFrancisco, and City College of San Francisco.

Reviews for Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History

"""This book is a perfect companion to the new 2024 Marley movie biopic, named “One Love.” By reading this book, you can delve deeper into the story and themes of the biographical film to gain a better understanding of the life and legacy of Bob Marley."" * Sandbox World * ""Bob Marley And The Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History marks a strong entry point into understanding the life and legacy of Marley. For anyone wishing to understand the hold in which Marley still has over the world as a pop culture icon would benefit from reading Unterberger’s work as a starting point to such a rich legacy of music and cultural importance."" * Spill Magazine *"