2019 marks the 75th Earthstrong of the Mystic Man, Peter Tosh. Taken far too soon, Peter left us not only with legendary music, but also with his words of wit and wisdom…like this from an interview with Roger Steffens on KCRW-FM, Los Angeles, CA Nov. 5, 1982 I’m living in a world of ignorance where … Continue reading Peter Tosh – 75th Earthstrong 2019
Bob Marley 50th Birthday Tribute Issue! Also, Damian Marley at 16; Ziggy & Stephen Marley; The Young Gongs; Don Taylor on his book Marley and Me Pt 1; Peter Tosh Memorial Park; Mafia & Fluxy; Neville Willoughby; Dennis Brown; Horace Andy; Israel Vibration; Dancehall Diva; Edi Fitzroy; Michael Rose; & more!
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From 1976 – 1978 * Almost Killed to Life in Exile to Movement of Jah People By M. Peggy Quattro Opinion Like millions around the globe, I eagerly awaited the debut of the Bob Marley: One Love movie. Paramount Pictures took it on! A 70++ million-dollar budget! Wow! Reggae gone Hollywood! Yet, as intriguing and … Continue reading Bob Marley: One Love – The Movie. The Man. The Music. The Message.
GANJA REGGAE of the 70s, 80s & 90s 20 of the Best for 4/20 Okay, let’s be blunt. The celebration of 4/20 has a long and storied history. It apparently took 20+ years for the original “4:20 dudes” to be given credit for their undeniable contribution to the “day of marijuana” title and tale. A … Continue reading GANJA REGGAE of the 70s, 80s, & 90s for 420
By Howard Campbell, Observer Senior Writer Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 LEGENDARY Jamaican bass player Robbie Shakespeare was yesterday described as “one of a kind” by keyboardist Robbie Lyn, one of the many artistes and musicians who rode Sly and Robbie’s Taxi label and had a front-row seat to Shakespeare’s genius. Shakespeare died at age 68 … Continue reading Last Note – Legendary Bass Player Robbie Shakespeare dies at age 68
(As published in Reggae Report V08#04 1990 – this article has not been updated since its original publication. Any updated information is welcome.) By Roger Steffens Bob Marley, Reggae’s prolific king, has been gone for nine years now and for the first time in that period, there exists a growing hope that the protracted legal … Continue reading Inside the Vaults of Marley – 1990
DID U KNOW: Definitions and meanings: The word “ganja” came from India, referring specifically to the buds of the flower… Sinsemilla originates from the Spanish words “sin” (meaning “without”) and “semilla” (meaning “seed”) to literally mean “without seeds”… THC is the psychoactive agent in cannabis that gets you high… CBD is the non-psychoactive part of … Continue reading 420 Day DID U KNOWS…
