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“DEM A GO TIRED FI SEE ME FACE” SAYS FABIAN MARLEY AS HE MOVES ON WITH HIS CAREER!
By Richard Johnson— Fabian Marley— FABIAN Marley, the 44-year-old Jamaican who claims to be the eldest child of reggae legend Bob Marley, is moving ahead with his musical career. This, despite a written request from the family of the late reggae king in August last year, that he “cease and desist” proporting to be a Marley and using the name, or prove through DNA testing that he is who he claims to be. “Dem ask me for my DNA and me do that long time and give dem, and up to now, I can’t hear nothing from dem. So me just a go through with my music career,” Marley told the Jamaica Observer. He, however, said he had received some word indicating he should redo the DNA test at a lab prescribed by the family. “Me … Read entire article »
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FORBES MAGAZINE LISTS BOB MARLEY AS THE FIFTH HIGHEST-EARNING DEAD CELEBRITY!
Bob Marley—- Income measured October 2013 to October 2014 Forbes Magazine has named Bob Marley as the fifth highest-earning dead celebrity, with US$20 million for the period October 2013 to October 2014.. Michael Jackson tops the list with US$140 million in earnings. In the period, his second posthumous album release, Xscape, debuted in second place on the charts. A hologram brought him to life of sorts at the Billboard Music Awards. Forbes compiled the list by talking to estate managers, agents, music publishers and other music insiders, to arrive at an estimate of the late celebrities’ earnings, without making allowances for taxes, management fees or other expenditure. Second behind Jackson is Elvis Presley with an estimated US$55 million in earnings over the 12-month period. Forbes said, “Authentic Brands Group bought the rights to Elvis last year for a reported US$125 … Read entire article »
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BRAD PITT “WILL NOT” PLAY BOB MARLEY IN FILM!
Brad Pitt– By Shereita Grizzle— It may come as a disappointment to some and a relief to others, but rumors that American actor Brad Pitt is slated to play the role of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley in a new film are just that – rumors. Since photos of the American heart-throb wearing dreadlocks resurfaced over the weekend, many have been speculating whether the actor was perhaps gearing up for a new role. However, online reports reveal that the photos were taken over two years ago and are not a part of any promotional efforts for any new projects. The photos that have been making the rounds on Facebook over the last couple of days have since generated hundreds of comments, many of which draw on the obvious racist card. Most users who bought into the rumors showed their … Read entire article »
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NEW TRIAL DATE, DECEMBER 8, FOR BOB MARLEY’S GRANDSON ON GUN CHARGES!
Matthew Prendergast— KINGSTON, Jamaica – A December 8 trial date has been set for Matthew Prendergast, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley. The date was set after the court was told that some witness statements are still outstanding. The charges against Prendergast resulted from an altercation with a security guard at the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road in St Andrew. He is alleged to have pointed a gun at the security guard on April 5. A firearm has not been recovered. Prendergast is currently on J$200,000 bail. Prendergast, 25, is a musician reportedly based between Miami and Jamaica. He is charged with illegal possession of a firearm and assault at common law. He’s the son of Sharon Marley and FIFA referee instructor Peter Prendergast. … Read entire article »
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THE HARMONIOUS SOUNDS RULED THE 1960’s AND 70’s!
John Holt – File— One of the prominent features of 1960s and 1970s popular music was the prevalence of singing groups. The feature seemed to have been triggered by the penchant of many artists of that period to emphasise harmony in their musical output. According to the late Brent Dowe, leader of the 1960s Jamaican vocal trio, The Melodians, “At the time, the whole emphasis was on harmony, not on the lead singer. Harmony was the thing. … Read entire article »
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THE WORLD-FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER TO HOST “ONE LOVE” – A BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE CONCERT, NOVEMBER 29!
By: Amanda Mester Bob Marley— The Wailers, Third World, and special guests will all be present at Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater to remember Bob Marley, reggae music’s most well-known performer and cultural hero. The event is expected to be so well attended that there are two separate performances happening that night, one at 8pm followed by an 11pm repeat. Organized to commemorate the 35 years since Marley made his Apollo debut, the spectacle has tickets available for as low as $24.50 for … Read entire article »
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IS REGGAE UNDER SIEGE?
By Norman “Humble Lion” Lawrence— American artiste Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg)– According to Billboard Magazine, only four out of the top ten reggae album spots are occupied by Jamaican artists for the week of September 6th 2014. This trend has been going on for many years now and although late, the Jamaican Reggae industry is now starting to take notice. Is this a good or a bad thing for the Jamaican Reggae industry? It is obvious to many that Reggae music is not only from Jamaica, but it is also one of our greatest exports. However, if the reggae Billboard charts continue to be constantly dominated by foreigners, we may soon lose that identity. I personally welcome the many foreigners who are making chart topping Reggae music, because in my opinion, they have, by their … Read entire article »
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BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM FLAVOR “SATISFY MY BOWL” CELEBRATES LEGEND’s 30th ANNIVERSARY!
Bob Marley By Shereita Grizzle– This year marks the 30th anniversary since the release of Bob Marley’sLegend album and there have been many celebratory products made to commemorate the event thus far. Now, even ice cream makers, Ben & Jerry’s have got in on the celebration. There ice cream company has formulated a new flavor to mark the historic event. The new special-edition ice cream flavour is called Satisfy My Bowl, and is a concoction of banana ice cream beats, caramel and cookie swirls topped with chocolate bits in … Read entire article »
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THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A “YOUNG BOB MARLEY” FOR UPCOMING MUSICAL!
Cedella Marley— By Shereita Grizzle– The race is on to find a suitable actor to be cast as Bob Marley for an upcoming musical in Baltimore. According to online reports, the new musical is set to open in May 2015 and will feature a number of the late reggae legend’s works, including songs from his albums Exodus, Kaya, and Rastaman Vibration. The new musical was made possible through an agreement with Blue Mountain Music and Tuff Gong Pictures in Jamaica. Written and directed by British-born playwright/actor/director, Kwame Kwei-Armah, the … Read entire article »
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REGGAE MAKING A REVIVAL IN JAMAICA, RECALLING THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE 70s!
By Aileen Torres-Bennett Julian Marley, son of the late reggae icon Bob Marley, performs at a concert celebrating his father’s … KINGSTON (Reuters) – The main event at fight night in Kingston, a popular boxing showcase, was hours away, but the crowd at the National Stadium’s indoor arena, from the young and hip to the elderly, was already pumped. When reggae artist Tarrus Riley entered the stage, the screams of the full house were deafening, and the fervor persisted throughout his performance. A musical and social roots movement called “Reggae Revival” is on the rise in Jamaica, where the raunchier dancehall genre has been king for the last two decades. The revival evokes music from reggae’s golden era of the 1970s, dominated by the late, laid-back legend, Bob Marley, who put reggae on the global map with … Read entire article »
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