Bob Marley & The Wailers: 30th Anniversary Edition: Bob Marley and The Wailers2007

Genres: Music

Musicians: Bob Marley

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An illustrated tribute to one of the greatest legends in world music. Feted by The Rolling Stones, adored by The Beatles, his songs covered by the likes of Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, he changed
the face of popular music and inspired generations of musicians. He released Exodus on 3rd June 1977, recorded in London whilst recovering from an assassination attempt. In 1999 Time magazine named
Exodus the 'best album of the 20th century'.


Richard Williams is a rock critic who has assumed a significant status in popular culture and whose commentaries have helped to cast light, not just on the music, but on our times. A potent force in
British rock journalism from the late 1960s and into the 1980s, he is today he holds the post of chief sports writer on the Guardian, but his early professional years were spent preaching the rock -
and jazz - gospel. From 1969 to 1973, he worked on Melody Maker, latterly as Deputy Editor. From 1973-1976 he served Island Records in an A&R role. From 1976-1978, he edited Time Out, and returned to
Melody Maker as Editor from 1978-1980. He was the first presenter on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test,' wrote for Let It Rock and Streetlife, acted as pop and jazz reviewer on the Times, and wrote books on
Phil Spector, Bob Dylan and Miles Davis.