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Bob Marley by Chris Salewicz

What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rocknroll? How is that he has not only remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but has also become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans across the globe?

'Salewicz invades and illuminates Marley's privacy more effectively than previous biographers' – The Sunday Times

'Essential biography that also traces the evolution of rebel musicIt's the author's owm conjuring of events – that make this book so valuable' – Mojo

'Where the veteran music journalist Chris Salewicz provides new insights is in his portrait of the musician's complex and troubled personality. Drawing on extensive interviews with those closest to Marley, he reveals a character afflicted by insecurity and instability' – Times Literary Supplement

'The definitive account of the man and the myth' – The Independent

Chris Salewicz is an acclaimed music journalist and writer. He was at NME in the late 1970's and early '80's and has written copiously for the Sunday Times, The Face and Q magazine. His books include the classic biography of Joe Strummer and the lavishly applauded biography of Jamaica titled ‘Rude Boy’.

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ISBN 13 9780007255535
ISBN 10 0007255535
Title Bob Marley
Author Chris Salewicz
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2010-07-08
Number of pages 432
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.