Visual Culture: Roger Steffens + Peter Simon’s “Reggae Scrapbook”
A look into the archives of reggae's most prolific collector, and one of its best-known photographers.
Legend in the Lens: 20 Awesome + Inspiring Images of Bob Marley
The greatest reggae singer of all time was also the most photogenic.
Throwback Thursdays: When Bob Marley Met Michael Jackson
That time MJ and the Jackson 5 hung out on a tree in Bob Marley's yard.
Throwback Thursdays: Peter Tosh on “Behind The Music”
The VH1 documentary series featured the reggae icon in a forgotten 1999 episode.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Classic Songs with a Melodica
A look at the melodica's best appearances in popular music, from Peter Tosh’s reggae versions to Oasis’ Britpop, and everything in between.
Toppa Top 10: Reggae’s Ten Greatest Drummers
Words by Kieran Meadows—
With electronic drum programming taking over in rhythm-centric genres like hip-hop, pop, R&B, dance and reggae, drummers have seen their role in modern music shrink in rece... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Bunny Wailer in the 1980s
Photo by David Corio—
Sorry Snoop, we're still riding with Bunny Wailer. Today marks the 67th earthstrong of the last remaining member of the Wailers trinity, so it's only right to share some footage of Ne... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Ten Classic Bob Marley Performances You Can Watch Online
Words by Jesse Serwer and Natalie Weiner—
Feb. 6 is practically a (multi-)national holiday at this point, what with all of the events celebrating Bob Marley's Earthstrong around the U.S., Jamaica and... Read More...
A Medal for Melchizedek: Jamaica Honors Earl “Chinna” Smith
By Kieran K. Meadows, Photo by Michael Weintrob—
Legendary Jamaican guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith is set to receive a long overdue order of distinction from his home country.
After nearly a half-centu... Read More...
AUDIO: My Morning Jacket’s Jim James Remixes Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain”
Words by Tasha Brown—
Remixing any legend's tunes is risky business. But remixing Bob Marley is like remixing Michael Jackson. You don't do it unless you really know what you're doing.
UME/Tuff Gong's... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Ten Cover Songs by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Words by Jesse Serwer and Martei Korley—
Bob Marley has influenced a lot of people, but he had many influences, too. In their early years, Bob and The Wailers did versions of songs by the Beatles, Tom ... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: The Ten Best Bob Marley Covers
Words by Raine Martin and Jesse Serwer—
As we celebrate Bob Marley's 68th birthday today, here's a look at some of the best cover versions of Bob's songs. Many have tried, and few have succeeded but he... Read More...