Bob Marley: A Life

This biography on reggae legend Bob Marley reflects the growing popularity and legacy that continues to grow more than 27 years after the singer's death from cancer at age 36. Steckles has been writing about the reggae music scene for many years, and he was granted access to an enormous archive of material to produce the most vivid and detailed account of Marley's life to date, concentrating on his Rastafarian faith, devotion to marijuana, turbulent family life and his global influence on World Music. Written for general audiences, this book also contains a poem from David Michael Rudder. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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