1962-1981 Soul Survivor
The songs which make up Bob Marley's incredible legacy convey elements of his social background and his religious and political experience. This book delves into the characters, themes and stories from the first of Marley's releases up to his untimely death in 1981.
Intertwined with his music is the story of Marley's struggle to survive in the face of such adversity as an assassination attempt and just the fact of existing as a black performer in a tough and cynical music business. The book looks at what made Bob Marley's music so original, bringing to life the musical invention of Jamaica in the 1970s. Marley had just reached a pinnacle of success and prestige both at home and abroad when he was struck down with cancer at the age of 36. Now the richness of his life and experience are explored to explain, for the first time, the stories behind every song.
