Bob Marley and the Wailers
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The group that took reggae to the world was originally formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer and went through numerous line-up and name changes before achieving global superstardom. Strongly influenced by the singer Joe Higgs, they began their recording career with producer Coxsone Dodd in their hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, releasing their first single, âSimmer Downâ, in 1963 (though Marley had already released two solo singles). It went to Number 1 in Jamaica and the Wailers were on their way. Further local hits followed with âIt Hurts to Be Aloneâ and âLonesome Feelingâ. Johnny Nash had a hit with Marley's song âStir It Upâ and studio collaborations with Lee 'Scratch' Perry and producer Leslie Kong using the bass and drum team of brothers Aston and Carlton Barrett between 1969-71 came to define the reggae rhythm that swept the world. Island Records owner Chris Blackwell recognized their genius and their first Island release, 1973âs Catch a Fire sold the group to a rock market and introduced them to UK and American audiences. Eric Clapton covered âI Shot the Sheriffâ from 1973âs Burninâ. Despite personnel changes and political turmoil at home, Marley and the Wailers - with distinctive backing vocals from the I-Threes - reigned supreme through the rest of the 1970s; achieving hit singles with âNo Woman No Cryâ, âExodusâ, âJammingâ, and âIs This Loveâ. When Marley died of cancer on May 10, 1981 many felt the world lost a true musical genius. Peter Tosh Bunny Wailer each remained beloved figures in Jamaican music. Peter Tosh passed away September 11, 1978, and Bunny Wailer succumbed to complications from a stroke on March 2, 2021.
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- Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- No Woman, No Cry by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- One Love featuring Peter Tosh
- Stir It Up featuring The Wailers
- Trenchtown Rock by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Iron Lion Zion by Bob Marley
- Turn Your Lights Down Low by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- War by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Easy Skanking by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Lively Up Yourself by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Burning And Looting by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Who The Cap Fit by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Running Away by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby) featuring The Wailers
- Am-A-Do by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- I Shot The Sheriff by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- I'm Hurting Inside by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Guiltiness by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- So Much Things To Say by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Small Axe by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Coming In From The Cold by Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Soul Rebel by Bob Marley and the Wailers
