So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (914 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01M68LN7U |
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| Number of Pages | : | 333 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Readers see the intense bonds of teenage friendship among Peter, Bunny and Bob, the vibrant early sessions with the original Wailers (as witnessed by members Junior Braithwaite, Beverley Kelso and Cherry Green) and the tumultuous relationships with Rita Marley and Cindy Breakspeare.With unprecedented candor, these interviews tell dramatic, little-known stories, from the writing of some of Marley’s most beloved songs to the Wailers’ violent confrontation involving producer Lee “Scratch” Perry, Bob’s intensive musical training with star singer Johnny Nash and the harrowing assassination attempt at 56 Hope Road in Kingston, which led to Marley’s defiant performance two nights later with a bullet lodged in his arm.Readers witness Marley’s rise to international fame in London, his triumphant visit to Zimbabwe to sing for freedom fighters inspired by his anthems and the devastating moment of his collapse while jogging in New York’s Central Park. Over several decades he has interviewed more than seventy-five friends, business managers, relatives and confidants—many speaking publicly for the first time. Steffens masterfully conducts the story of Marley’s last months, as Marley poignantly sings “Another One Bites the Dust” during the sound check before his final concert in Pittsburgh, followed by his tragic death at
He co-hosted the award-winning radio program Reggae Beat and co-founded The Beat magazine. . Archivist and historian Roger Steffens is the founding chairman of the Reggae Grammy Committee. He has lectured worldwide on Bob Marley at hundreds of venues including the Smithsonian and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He lives in Los Angeles, California
Steffens' brilliant and concise magnum opus, interjected with his crucial contextualizing, does more than any other book on Bob Marley to showcase the intimate and confounding detail of that tough and troubled tightrope dance. The effect is a fresh and renewed affirmation of Marley’s genius, humanity and mystique. Roger Steffens’s immense knowledge and great love for his subject shines out of every page. Essential reading for all.” - Doug Wendt, broadcaster, artist and Ralph J. Reading So Much Things to Say, you feel no one knows it more than Roger Steffens. Steffens allows the voicesoften surprising, contentious, provocativeto speak for themselves. “There has never been and will never be anything quite like this: Regg
""the half that's never been told"" according to James Snidow. A must own book for Bob Marley fans seeking a better understand of myths and the reality of this Jamaican country boy who forever changed our world. Roger Steffens has put together some amazing interviews by friends, family, musicians and filmmakers and put them side to side so you can see how for some the story has changed over time to build the "Legend" and others offer views that may open some people's eyes. If there is one person who has given me a better picture its Roger. I grew up listening to his reggae show back in the 80's on KCRW, become a fan of the "Reggae Bea. "A must have Bob Marley book." according to Roots. This book will stand the test of time and will be regarded as a definitive biography on Bob. Bob's life as told by people who knew him and were close to him. Fascinating new information is abound and story is kept on track by the author's conductor like narrative.A great book, well done Mr.Steffens.. A Bob Marley Gem from a trusted observer! Steve Sanders I've always wondered while reading some of the great Bob Marley biographies over the years if I was getting the true essence of Bob Marley or just an author's interpretation of this complex man. Thank you Roger Steffens for giving us an understanding of the life of Bob Marley from those who knew him best. I loved, loved, loved this book and appreciated the chronological sequence of events and interviews.Buy this book!