Peter Tosh on his famed unicycle.—- As Jamaica celebrates Reggae Month, the recently opened Peter Tosh Museum will be hosting The Steppin’ Razor Experience, in honor of the reggae legend. The event, scheduled to take place at the newly appointed Peter Tosh Square at the Pulse Centre on February 25, will feature live and recorded music. A number of reggae heavyweights are set to perform, among them Andrew Tosh, Beenie Man, Dre Tosh and Garnett Silk Jr. Guests will also be able to go on special tours in what is being dubbed as ‘A Night at the Museum.’ Tours will be offered at discounted rates and Jamaicans and visitors alike will get another opportunity to access this already famous facility comfortably. An official statement from the Tosh Museum said, ‘As we celebrate Reggae as well … Read entire article »

BY BALFORD HENRY—  Top: Peter Tosh and Marlene Brown in happier times. BEHIND every successful man there’s a woman. In Peter Tosh’s case it was Marlene Brown. Since Tosh’s death at his St Andrew home in September 1987, she has travelled a long road to get recognition for his success as a solo artist after leaving The Wailers, as well as getting industry investors to recognize the value of his heritage. That all seems to be coming together on Tosh’s birthday (October 19), a museum has opened at Pulse’s headquarters on Trafalgar Road in St Andrew. During the 1980’s Brown was not only his partner, but his confidante. “It was my idea to have the museum set up,” she insisted, recalling how determined she was to protect Tosh’s legacy, despite being ignored by his family, friends … Read entire article »