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Robert Nesta Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.
Rasta Revolution is a compilation album by Bob Marley and the Wailers released by Trojan in 1974. [1] It consists of most of Soul Rebels, as well as the 7" version of "Duppy Conqueror", recorded during the album's sessions (although an alternate version appeared on Soul Revolution Part II instead), and "Mr. Brown", an alternate version of the former.
The Bob Marley Mausoleum in Nine Mile is a tourist attraction managed by members of Bob Marley's living family. It features many of Marley's historical artifacts, including guitars, awards, and photographs. There is a Rasta-colored ‘rock pillow’ on which Marley laid his head when seeking inspiration.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 February 2025. Religion originating in 1930s Jamaica Rastafari often claim the flag of the Ethiopian Royal Standard as was used during Haile Selassie's reign. It combines the conquering lion of Judah, symbol of the Ethiopian monarchy, with red, gold, and green. Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion that ...
Roger Steffens (born June 17, 1942) is an American actor, author, lecturer, editor, reggae archivist, photographer, and producer. [1] Six rooms of his home in Los Angeles house reggae archives, which include the world's largest collection of Bob Marley material.
He is best known as the Rasta teacher and friend of Bob Marley, and as the man who commanded the respect of a chaotic crowd during the arrival of Emperor Haile Selassie on his visit to Jamaica in 1966. He is referred to by other Rastas as a teacher and a leader within the context of the faith, given his life's work.
The Twelve Tribes of Israel is a Rastafari religious group and one of the Mansions of Rastafari.Its headquarters is on Hope Road in Kingston, Jamaica. [1] The group was formed in 1968 by Vernon Carrington, who was known to the organisation as "Prophet Gad". [1]
In 1986, Garrick co-founded the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston and served as its executive director. [11] [12] He was the author of A Rasta's Pilgrimage: Ethiopian Faces and Places (1999), [1] [13] and co-producer of the 1992 film Time Will Tell, which featured taped interviews from Bob Marley. [8]