Friday, November 20, 2009
News Archives
Bob Marley and Marley Family stories
05/23/2008
| 25 years of 'Confrontation'
Rita Marley produced and released Confrontation worldwide on May 23rd, 1983, and twenty-five years later, it remains a perfect final chapter to Marley's storied recording career.05/22/2008
| Demme takes on Marley film
Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme has replaced Martin Scorsese as the director of the upcoming authorized documentary film on the life of Bob Marley. 05/12/2008
| Stephen kicks off worldwide tour
Stephen Marley's 2008 tour kicked off May 4 at Sun Fest in West Palm Beach. In the coming weeks, he continues across the country through June 13 when he plays Bonnaroo before heading to Europe and beyond for dates through the end of the summer.05/08/2008
| Paying tribute to a 'Legend'
The role Bob Marley's music and beliefs played in the high-budget Will Smith movie, "I Am Legend" serves as further proof of how often Bob's message crosses genre and age boundaries.05/05/2008
| Marleys make waves at the Apollo
The Marley family's achievements in music, humanitarianism and spirituality were widely recognized at this year's International Reggae and World Music Awards, held May 4 at the Apollo in New York City.04/30/2008
| Marley sisters collaborate with P.O.D.
Sharon and Cedella Marley contributed to the chart-topping new release from nu metal act, P.O.D.04/18/2008
| One Love Peace Concert turns 30
If any one moment summarized Bob Marley's lifelong appeal for unity in Jamaica, it came on April 22, 1978, when he joined the hands of warring political leaders Prime Minister Michael Manley and Edward Seaga onstage at Kingston's National Arena during the One Love Peace Concert. In this special Fan Club exclusive, BobMarley.com looks back at the events that led up to the momentous concert, Bob's performance and the lasting implications of what was dubbed a "Third World Woodstock."
04/17/2008
| 2008 Reggae Festival Guide
"Sun is shining, the weather is sweet, make you want to move your dancing feet," goes the song, and there's no better way to describe the experience of summer music festivals. Check out our reggae festival guide, detailing the best spots to rock steady this spring and summer.