Includes the intrigue of the reggae music business, the dramatic rise of Bob's musical offspring, the complex legal struggles surrounding the Marley estate and a sweeping social history of modern Jamaica.

Chronicles the life of Bob Marley's, the undisputed sovereign of reggae music, life and career, as well the milieu that shaped his political and spiritual beliefs. This edition includes details on the rise of Bob's musical offspring, the legal struggles surrounding his estate, and a history of Jamaica and the origins of the Rastafarian religion.

Autorentext

Timothy White wrote extensively on Marley, reggae and Caribbean music and culture for Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and other leading publications. His close contact with Marley, his family and inner circle of friends led to his being granted access to private papers, photographs and memorabilia. At the time of his death in 2002, Timothy was the editor of Billboard magazine. Among his other biographical works are The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and the Southern Californian Experience and Long Ago & Far Away: James Taylor, His Life and Music. Marley expert Harry Hawke has contributed to this latest edition of Catch A Fire, now widely acclaimed as the definitive biography of Bob Marley.

Klappentext
Bob Marley was the undisputed sovereign of reggae music and )Catch A Fire( chronicles the life and career as well as the mileu that shaped Marley's political and spiritual beliefs.