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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Anniversary of Bob Marley's Death

“Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold” - Bob Marley
(Bob Marley)
Bob Marley was born as Robert Marley on February 6th, 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Marley’s father was a White man from England whom he rarely ever saw. Marley started to play music while in elementary school. When Marley was 12 his family moved to Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica.
(Marley as a teenager)
He then formed a band while in high school. Marley was more interested in being just a vocalist than a musician. Eventually Marley was taught to play guitar.
(Marley as a young man)
In 1962 Marley recorded 4 songs. In 1963 Marley’s band was called “The Teenagers”. The then changed their name to “The Wailing Rudeboys” then to “The Wailing Wailers”. Finally their name was changed to “The Wailers”. Marley became interested in Rastafari beliefs. In 1966 2 members left the Wailers leaving it to Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh.
(Marley (Center) with the Wailers in 1966)
Also in 1966 Marley married Rita Anderson and moved to Wilmington, Delaware, USA for a short time.
(Marley (Left) with Rita Anderson)
After returning to Jamaica Marley officially converted to Rastafari. In 1972 Marley signed with CBS Records.
(Marley in 1972)
The Wailers then toured with Johnny Nash. The Wailers then were signed to Island Records. In 1973 The Wailers released “Catch a Fire” and “Burnin’”. The single “I Shot the Sheriff” gained a lot of attention and reached No. 1 on the Billboard hot 100.
(Marley in 1974)
The Wailers then opened 4 shows for Sly & the Family Stone. In 1974 the Wailers broke up. Marley still recorded under “Bob Marley & The Wailers”. In 1975 Marley had an international hit with the single “No Woman, No Cry”.
(Marley in 1975)
In 1976 his album “Rastaman Vibration” reached the top 50 in the Billboard Soul chart. During a concert in Jamaica Marley and his wife was wounded by a gunshot. Marley still performed even after being shot twice.
(Marley after being shot)
Marley then left Jamaica in 1976 and went to England. While in London Marley was arrested for marijuana possession. In 1977 Marley was diagnosed with cancer. In 1978 Marley moved back to Jamaica. In 1979 Marley released “Survival” which showed his strong opposition to South African apartheid. In 1980 Marley performed at Zimbabwe’s independence celebration.
(Marley in Zimbabwe in 1980)
In 1980 Marley released his last album “Uprising”. In September of 1980 Marley performed his last concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
(Marley in 1980)
On May 11th, 1981 Bob Marley died of cancer in Miami, Florida, USA. He was 36 years old.
(Marley’s funeral)
Today is the 36th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great musical artist today.

Albums by Bob Marley and the Wailers
  • “The Wailing Wailers” (1965)
  • “Soul Rebels” (1970)
  • “Soul Revolution” (1971)
  • “Catch a Fire” (1973)
  • “Burnin'” (1973)
  • “Natty Dread” (1974)
  • “Rastaman Vibration” (1976)
  • “Exodus” (1977)
  • “Kaya” (1978)
  • “Survival” (1979)
  • “Uprising” (1980)
  • “Confrontation” (1983)  
Videos of Bob Marley

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Happy Birthday Sly Stone

“Stand, you've been sitting much too long, there's a permanent crease in your right or wrong” - Sly Stone
(Sly Stone)
Sly Stone was born as Sylvester Stewart on March 15th, 1943 in Denton, Texas, USA. After Stewart was born his family moved to Vallejo, CA. Stewart and his siblings formed a Gospel band and performed at their church. At 7 years old Stewart had already become proficient on the keyboards.  In 1952 Stewart and his siblings recorded a single called “On the Battlefield”. By the age of 11 he had mastered the guitar, bass, and drums. In high school Stewart was in multiple bands. 1 group Stewart was in he was one of the 2 non white members of the band, this gave him the idea of an interracial band later in life. In the mid 1960’s Stewart became a disk jockey in San Francisco, CA. He then adopted the name Sly Stone. In 1966 he formed a group called The Stoners. Later he formed the band Sly and the Family Stone, which included Cynthia Robinson, Larry Graham, Greg Errico, and Jerry Martini.
(Stone in 1967)
In 1968 they had their 1st hit "Dance to the Music". In 1969 their album “Stand!” was a major hit which sold over 3 million copies.
(Sly and the Family Stone)
The group then performed at the concert Woodstock.
(Stone performing at Woodstock)
In the same year the band started to get involved in heavy drugs. From 1969 to 1971 the band only released 1 single due to being wrapped up in drugs. The single “Thank You” reached #1 on the pop charts in 1970. After moving to Los Angeles, CA Stone’s behavior became more erratic. Their 5th album released in 1971, “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” was mostly done by Stone, with him doing most of the instruments and most of the vocals. In 1973 Bob Marley and the Wailers opened up for Sly and the Family Stone. The group's 1973 and 1974 albums featured more of Stone and less of the band. They became pioneers of Funk and R&B. By 1975 the group’s famed declined. As a solo artist Stone went on to record 5 albums.
(Stone in 1975)
In 1981 Stone collaborated with George Clinton. In 1983 Stone was arrested in Fort Myers, FL, and charged with cocaine possession. In 1984 Stone toured with Bobby Womack.
(Sly Stone (Left) and Bobby Womack (Right))
In 1986 Stone collaborated with Jesse Johnson. Stone's racial, sexual, and stylistic mix, had a major influence in the 1980s on artists such as Prince and Rick James. In 1990 Stone collaborated with Earth, Wind & Fire. In 1993 Sly and the Family Stone was entered into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Artists like Public Enemy, Fatboy Slim, Beck, Beastie Boys and LL Cool J sampled many of Stone’s songs. At the 2006 Grammy Awards Stone gave his first live musical performance since 1987.
(Stone performing in 2006)
Stone filed suit against Jerry Goldstein, the former manager of Sly and the Family Stone for $50 million in January 2010. In January 2015, a Los Angeles, CA jury ruled in favor of Stone, awarding him $5 million.
(Stone in 2015)
Today is his 74th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday Sly Stone.

Albums including Sly Stone
  • “A Whole New Thing” (1967)
  • “Dance to the Music” (1968)
  • “Life” (1968)
  • “Stand!” (1969)
  • “There’s A Riot Goin’ On” (1971)
  • “Fresh” (1973)
  • “Small Talk” (1974)
  • “High On You” (1975)
  • “Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I’m Back” (1976)
  • “Back on the Right Track” (1979)
  • “Ain’t but the One Way” (1982)
  • “I’m Back! Family & Friends” (2011)
  • “This Day In Music History” (2015)
Videos of Sly Stone

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Happy Birthday Bob Marley

“Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold” - Bob Marley
(Bob Marley)
Bob Marley was born as Robert Marley on February 6th, 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Marley’s father was a White man from England whom he rarely ever saw. Marley started to play music while in elementary school. When Marley was 12 his family moved to Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica.
(Marley as a teenager)
He then formed a band while in high school. Marley was more interested in being just a vocalist than a musician. Eventually Marley was taught to play guitar.
(Marley as a young man)
In 1962 Marley recorded 4 songs. In 1963 Marley’s band was called “The Teenagers”. The then changed their name to “The Wailing Rudeboys” then to “The Wailing Wailers”. Finally their name was changed to “The Wailers”. Marley became interested in Rastafari beliefs. In 1966 2 members left the Wailers leaving it to Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh.
(Marley (Center) with the Wailers in 1966)
Also in 1966 Marley married Rita Anderson and moved to Wilmington, Delaware, USA for a short time.
(Marley (Left) with Rita Anderson)
After returning to Jamaica Marley officially converted to Rastafari. In 1972 Marley signed with CBS Records.
(Marley in 1972)
The Wailers then toured with Johnny Nash. The Wailers then were signed to Island Records. In 1973 The Wailers released “Catch a Fire” and “Burnin’”. The single “I Shot the Sheriff” gained a lot of attention and reached No. 1 on the Billboard hot 100.
(Marley in 1974)
The Wailers then opened 4 shows for Sly & the Family Stone. In 1974 the Wailers broke up. Marley still recorded under “Bob Marley & The Wailers”. In 1975 Marley had an international hit with the single “No Woman, No Cry”.
(Marley in 1975)
In 1976 his album “Rastaman Vibration” reached the top 50 in the Billboard Soul chart. During a concert in Jamaica Marley and his wife was wounded by a gunshot. Marley still performed even after being shot twice.
(Marley after being shot)
Marley then left Jamaica in 1976 and went to England. While in London Marley was arrested for marijuana possession. In 1977 Marley was diagnosed with cancer. In 1978 Marley moved back to Jamaica. In 1979 Marley released “Survival” which showed his strong opposition to South African apartheid. In 1980 Marley performed at Zimbabwe’s independence celebration.
(Marley in Zimbabwe in 1980)
In 1980 Marley released his last album “Uprising”. In September of 1980 Marley performed his last concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
(Marley in 1980)
On May 11th, 1981 Bob Marley died of cancer in Miami, Florida, USA. He was 36 years old.
(Marley’s funeral)
Today is his 72nd birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday and rest in peace Bob Marley.

Albums by Bob Marley and the Wailers
  • “The Wailing Wailers” (1965)
  • “Soul Rebels” (1970)
  • “Soul Revolution” (1971)
  • “Catch a Fire” (1973)
  • “Burnin'” (1973)
  • “Natty Dread” (1974)
  • “Rastaman Vibration” (1976)
  • “Exodus” (1977)
  • “Kaya” (1978)
  • “Survival” (1979)
  • “Uprising” (1980)
  • “Confrontation” (1983)  


Videos of Bob Marley

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Anniversary of Bob Marley's Death

“Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold” - Bob Marley
(Bob Marley)
Bob Marley was born as Robert Marley on February 6th, 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Marley’s father was a White man from England whom he rarely ever saw. Marley started to play music while in elementary school. When Marley was 12 his family moved to Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica.
(Marley as a teenager)
He then formed a band while in high school. Marley was more interested in being just a vocalist than a musician. Eventually Marley was taught to play guitar.
(Marley as a young man)
In 1962 Marley recorded 4 songs. In 1963 Marley’s band was called “The Teenagers”. The then changed their name to “The Wailing Rudeboys” then to “The Wailing Wailers”. Finally their name was changed to “The Wailers”. Marley became interested in Rastafari beliefs. In 1966 2 members left the Wailers leaving it to Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh.
(Marley (Center) with the Wailers in 1966)
Also in 1966 Marley married Rita Anderson and moved to Wilmington, Delaware, USA for a short time.
(Marley (Left) with Rita Anderson)
After returning to Jamaica Marley officially converted to Rastafari. In 1972 Marley signed with CBS Records.
(Marley in 1972)
The Wailers then toured with Johnny Nash. The Wailers then were signed to Island Records. In 1973 The Wailers released “Catch a Fire” and “Burnin’”. The single “I Shot the Sheriff” gained a lot of attention and reached No. 1 on the Billboard hot 100.
(Marley in 1974)
The Wailers then opened 4 shows for Sly & the Family Stone. In 1974 the Wailers broke up. Marley still recorded under “Bob Marley & The Wailers”. In 1975 Marley had an international hit with the single “No Woman, No Cry”.
(Marley in 1975)
In 1976 his album “Rastaman Vibration” reached the top 50 in the Billboard Soul chart. During a concert in Jamaica Marley and his wife was wounded by a gunshot. Marley still performed even after being shot twice.
(Marley after being shot)
Marley then left Jamaica in 1976 and went to England. While in London Marley was arrested for marijuana possession. In 1977 Marley was diagnosed with cancer. In 1978 Marley moved back to Jamaica. In 1979 Marley released “Survival” which showed his strong opposition to South African apartheid. In 1980 Marley performed at Zimbabwe’s independence celebration.
(Marley in Zimbabwe in 1980)
In 1980 Marley released his last album “Uprising”. In September of 1980 Marley performed his last concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
(Marley in 1980)
On May 11th, 1981 Bob Marley died of cancer in Miami, Florida, USA. He was 36 years old.
(Marley’s funeral)
Today is the 35th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great musical artist today.


Albums by Bob Marley and the Wailers
  • “The Wailing Wailers” (1965)
  • “Soul Rebels” (1970)
  • “Soul Revolution” (1971)
  • “Catch a Fire” (1973)
  • “Burnin'” (1973)
  • “Natty Dread” (1974)
  • “Rastaman Vibration” (1976)
  • “Exodus” (1977)
  • “Kaya” (1978)
  • “Survival” (1979)
  • “Uprising” (1980)
  • “Confrontation” (1983)  


Videos of Bob Marley



(P.S. sorry for the late post)
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