Are You a Bob Marley Fan?
@teamfreak16 (43418)
Denver, Colorado
April 23, 2016 7:02pm CST
Marley is a 2012 documentary by Kevin MacDonald, about the life of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley.
MacDonald made the film with cooperation from the Marley family--son Ziggy Marley served as Executive Producer, along with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell (it was Blackwell who not only signed The Wailers, but suggested that the young band incorporate rock instruments into their roots reggae, which, as we all know, was a smashing success.)
If you're familiar with Marley's story, there really isn't anything here that you don't already know, but it's still well worth the watch.
In addition to a healthy dose of live concert footage and a boffo soundtrack, we get great interview material from the likes of original band member Bunny Wailer, wife Rita Marley, and Blackwell, among others.
Marley makes a great companion piece to any serious reggae collection, and is a must-see.
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@crossbones27 (49376)
• Mojave, California
24 Apr 16
Awesome brother. What is your favorite song? Mine is the three little birdies.
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@crossbones27 (49376)
• Mojave, California
24 Apr 16
@teamfreak16 Ya, love the harmonica on that one. Bob Marley rules. They should have legalized weed as soon as people heard his first song.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
I like "3 O'Clock Road Block."
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
@crossbones27 - If they'd have just listened to Peter Tosh, it would've been legal decades ago.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
24 Apr 16
My sister loves Bob Marley. I like reggae when I'm in the mood for reggae dancing
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
When I lived in Denver, there was a great reggae bar near our condo. They had live band's all the time. We went there a lot.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
24 Apr 16
@teamfreak16 on my 18th birthday I had a dance party at home and we danced to reggae
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
@toniganzon - That would've been fun, I bet.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Apr 16
I can take or leave Marley. Some good songs but I was never overwhelmed.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Apr 16
@teamfreak16 I prefer ska. There used to be a Sunday afternoon radio reggae program that was really good playing vintage stuff from the 60s etc. More to reggae than Marley.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
@JohnRoberts - I would listen to that. When I was in high school, one of Colorado Springs' college radio station's did a daily two-hour punk show. I'd bust my butt getting home in time to listen.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
I like him. My favorite reggae band is Black Uhuru, though.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
It's a pretty interesting documentary. I also recommend a book by Christopher John Farley called Before the Legend: the Rise of Bob Marley. It's very informative.
@nivi_ivin (73)
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25 Apr 16
Bob marley. I dont have him just on the walls of my room or my T shirts. I truly believe in his sense of living. I adore him to the core. In my country there are places inspired by him. Kasol is one such place. He is all over.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
25 Apr 16
He was certainly a positive influence on many people, even today.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
25 Apr 16
Marley defines reggae - impossible to think of the music without thinking of him - a great entertainer
@FourWalls (67680)
• United States
24 Apr 16
Not a huge Bob Marley fan, but DANG "Redemption Song" is a classic!!!!!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
It is definitely classic. Sounds like nothing else I've ever heard from him.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
Oh, you're welcome. It's one of my favorites by him.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Apr 16
The soundtrack is really good.
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@MikeTheKnight (66)
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24 Apr 16
I'm actually not a big fan but every single song I've heard of his, I like. Maybe I am a fan but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy concert tickets.
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