Bob Marley and the Wailers - Richie Unterberger

More than four decades after Marley's death, he and his bandmates remain the most famous reggae artists of all time.Bob Marley and the Wailersexplores their legacy.

Illustrated with photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and the Wailersilluminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Indeed, the Wailers areone of the most famous bands of all time, period. Their evolution from early-60s Jamaican ska act to international superstars was not just improbable, but unprecedented for an act from a third-world nation.

The entire, incrediblejourney of Marley and the Wailers is covered in this visual history. You will see the crucial role they played in establishing reggae as a globally popular form of music, and the influence that the Rastafari movement had on their lives and sound. Plus, how Marley's socially conscious lyrics and actions made him a universal symbol of pride and justice. This tribute takes you through the entire story, right up to Marley's untimely death in 1981, and his enduring legacy beyond.