Bob Marley
 

I'm sure there's lots of Bob Marley fans here right? Well I love Bob Marley. Music like that makes me so happy. It sends out like a radio weed. Anyone else feel like regae music like Bob Marley is just like happy and soothing?

Yes...i find reggae and dub music very enjoyable

Im sick of Bob Marley being turned into some sort of national reggae icon. He grew up tough and singing about burning and looting, and now hes a national hero. Seems like no one thinks of him as a rebel artist anymore, hes more of some pothead radiofriendly reggae singer that hippies and college party kids listen to while doing bong hits...Anyway, I like some of his stuff, but I prefer jimmy cliff.

Jimmy Cliff is good.......But black uhuru is better
Linton Kwesi Johnson is good too

I love Bob Marley, but I agree with you 100%.

All those kids gotta listen an album like "Burnin" or "Catch a Fire".

I like Bob Marley's music, and find it soothing. It's good music to just chill to.

i haven't heard alot of bob marley but i've heard enough to know that i'm clearly not a big fan cause i've got nothing by him.. not a single song.. but get the views and what not.. some of the songs i've heard just didn't do it for me.. some i really liked.. i dunno i haven't made my mind up on this guy yet..

but his son.. he annoys me..

Ziggy?

i dunno which ever one is a singer now i guess...

damien and ziggy are both musicians now...it's not too hard to figure out who's music you're listening to

well i don't pay that much attention.. whoever it is.. i seem him and heard his music on muchmoremusic the other day.. he reminds me of his father.. but still not as good as his fathers music.. but no i'm not sure which one it was.

ya might wanna figure that out before you go on to say you don't like an artist. Otherwise your posts are pretty much just useless dribble...oh wait...

why jibber, did you miss place one of your skis tonight in your...

*walks out of thread*

Bob's music is something that has stood the test of time, and will continue to do so, I think. Part of the deceptiveness of what he did, though, is that many people hear the upful-sounding beats and are content to listen to it on that level, without hearing the serious message underneath it. Songs like "Real Situation" or "Roots" are good examples of this.

Granted, yes, it does sometimes irritate me when I see kids completely missing the point of some of his songs, or yelling "Rastafari!" without any sense of what it means, but if it makes them happy, more power to them, I suppose. However you listen to his music, as long as you enjoy it, that's all that matters in the end.

I totally agree.

I'm in highschool, and I see so many kids with things that have the red, gold, and green on them, and these kids have no idea of what it stands for.

They always sound surprised when I tell them a fact or two about true Rastas and whatnot. I guess you could say I'm sort of fascinated by the whole Rastafarian religion and lifestyle haha

Part of the nice thing about Rastafari is that, like all religions, the interpretation of it is left up to the individual. One of the best things I started doing shortly after I joined my first band was to start really exploring the spiritual side of reggae and Rastafari, which I still do today. I like to think it gives me more validity (might be the wrong word for it) or at least an extra dimension when I wear the sacred colors.

The shirt im wearing right now has the red, gold, and green on it.

I feel alright wearing it tho, because I understand and respect what they mean.

I think Bob was great, though it's extremely annoying to see so many people wearing his shirts simply because it depicts him smoking a joint or whatever. It's also annoying when people claim to be huge fans of his and can't even name 5 tracks off of "Legend" (of all albums).

Ah well, his music has been very inspirational to me and has opened a few doors. :)

Bob has become something of a conundrum over the past couple of decades. His legacy is so huge that he can serve as both a gateway and an obstacle for people that discover reggae music. His popularity means that people will probably encounter his music first, but because he's seen as the end-all, be-all of reggae, they often don't know to look past him. This was a big leap for me way back when, in that it took me a bit to realize there were other artists out there.

Yeah. That's true. He's led me to Peter Tosh, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, and Lee Perry so far. I believe they're all fairly popular reggae musicians as well though, so I guess I've got quite a ways to go before I'm a 'real' reggae fan. :)

Lol...you're off to a good start. If you're into roots-style reggae, definitely check out Everton Blender, Black Uhuru, The Meditations, and Bunny Wailer. Also, John Brown's Body is awesome...great albums and amazing live shows.

Alright, cool. I'll check them out. Thanks. :thumb:

Glad to help. Have fun listening!

Joe, what are your thoughts on Steel Pulse, if you listen to them

It seems to me that for a little while in the 80s? their sound got very electronic sounding, such as on the Babylon the Bandit album.

I listened to their newest cd (I think, its the one that got all the awards) in a music store, and it sounded like they went back to more roots style reggae, I was impressed.

And I agree, I am in love with reggae, and I did start listening to Marley first, and now im branching out to listen to other artists such as Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Culture, Misty In Roots, Perry and such, but I find it hard to find more artists and bands to listen to.

Steel Pulse are awesome...I discovered them back in the early '90's, and since I was pretty much all roots and culture reggae at that point, their rockers approach helped set them apart in terms of music. David Hinds is, I still think, extremely under-rated as a songwriter, and despite the rockers tone, they've kept the message pretty strong. Good songs especially are "1865 (96 Degrees In the Shade)," "Handsworth Revolution," "Islands Unite," and "Nyabinghi Voyage."

I tend to think that they sound better live than in the studio, so check out any live recordings of theirs that you can.

Peace and respecx...

Quick question...

In terms of reggae classification

stuff like Tosh, Burning Spear, the Wailers would be considered roots reggae, correct?

stuff like Gregory Isaacs is lovers reggae?

im still not sure what rockers reggae is. can you specify that at all?

Yup. Roots and culture tends to have more emphasis on the message in the music, usually focusing on Rastafari, social issues, or similar themes. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, some of The Meditations, Jacob Miller and Inner Circle, Culture, most Black Uhuru, Everton Blender, Israel Vibration, Burning Spear, and others are examples of roots (although Everton has some dancehall flavor to his music, and The Meditations also do some lovers' rock).

Lovers', like you mentioned, is more soul/R and B based in terms of romantic themes. Gregory Isaacs, some Dennis Brown, some Meditations, Freddie McGregor, and a few others I can't think of are examples of this.

Rockers' has more emphasis on a rock sound in delivery of the music, especially in terms of tempo, soloing, and riddims that aren't as laid back. Steel Pulse, Mystic Revealers, most of John Brown's Body, Rising Lion, and even Ziggy Marley (to me, at least) could be considered from the rockers' camp.

Of course, all the groups I mentioned don't always follow the breakdown I gave, but hopefully it'll help in terms of recognizing different aspects of reggae.

Happy listening...:D

thanks man!

definately helping clear everything up.

now its time to go to FYE or some other music store and go hunting for new bands!

Happy hunting...:afro:

Good explanations Joe - I'm a roots guy myself - that is, I prefer roots to any of the other styles. I do like Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond etc though. Some other roots style artists to check out - (and based on your knowledge displyed, you probably know of these guys) - Lucky Dube, Eek-A-Mouse, Alpha Blondy - although Mouse is more than a little strange.
Suggestion to anyone confused about Bob Marley's legacy and his musical messages - read the bio "Catch A Fire" - it will open your eyes.

Most def--Alpha, Eek, and Lucky are all awesome. Although I tend to think of Eek as a mixture of dancehall/raggamuffin and lovers'. He's a great performer, though. And Yellowman REALLY knows how to tear it up live.

Also, some good roots listening (which is probably my favorite genre too) come from Misty In Roots. Morgan Heritage is great too.

Bob Marley is and always will be the personification of reggae music. He is to reggae what Elvis was to rock, and what Biggie and Pac is to rap.
Blessed!

True that. Respect :bowdown:

What the hell can I say that hasn't already? A wonderful, wonderful musician.

Bob Marley's music is class!

when you are high or down..bob marley is the cure to your soul...that show i see marley's songs...my favorite one being-so much trouble in the world

Bob Marley my fave reggae singer always will be. Love his music.

In the summer of 98' or maybe 97' damn my short term memory..mon.

My friend came back from a vacation somewhere and was all about the Rasta..yes we were pot smokers..and yes I had heard of Bob..but she was "enlightened" by his music and soon enough so was I..I bought a lot of books about Bob and his beliefs..that are tied very tightly to his music..and I fell really deep into it and felt it..felt it move me..heal me..educate me..and for that I am grateful..cause there hasnt been but a handful of bands that have that kind of power..over me.

If there is one thing Bob has taught us, it is to keep your feet clean

bob marley is proably another one of my favorite artists out there no woman no cry is the best and his sons are doing great for the reggae music industry