The Life of Bob Marley, NME (1983)
From his lowly roots in rural Jamaica and the ghettos of West Kingston, to the giddy heights of international stardom, the life of Robert Nesta Marley was one of enigma and paradox. In a biography published this week, Timothy White offers fresh insights into the man and his career. Here NME presents three extracts from the book, covering Marley’s childhood, his first recording session and the attempt on his life in the election fever of 1976.
+ An Herbal Meditation with Bob Marley, Rolling Stone (1975)