Tag Archives: 1980

Bob Marley: Better Off Dread

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As we continue to share with you articles documenting the life of Bob Marley, I am pleased to report that I finally got my hands on a near-mint copy of the Smash Hits issue which was published on August 7, 1980.  
The interview occurs just one month prior to The Wailers’ two-night billing with The Commodores at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  As many of you know, it is reported that The Wailers draw a larger crowd as an opening act than do The Commodores as the headliner.  An audio recording and review of one of the shows can be found HERE. 
I will continue to share rare interviews and press clippings throughout Bob’s birthday week.  Check back tomorrow for another gem!  Enjoy!

CLICK ON MAGAZINE COVER TO READ INTERVIEW IN THE DIGITAL LIBRARY

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Bob Marley interview Los Angeles, CA, 1973 plus Musician Magazine profile (1980)

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This interview by journalist Wanda Coleman was conducted while the Wailers were on tour in California in the fall of 1973.

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Here is an interview and profile from the April 1, 1980 issue of MUSICIAN magazine.  Click on the image to read in our digital document library.

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Bob Marley and the Wailers: Dublin, 1980

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So I recently discovered in the Irish Times this great review of Bob Marley ands the Wailers’ performance in Dalymount Park, Dublin, 1980.
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FOR MORE ON THIS PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING PHOTOS, CLICK HERE!