Product Description

Bob Marley was the undisputed sovereign of reggae music and the revolutionary soul-prophet whose music had - and continues to have - a massive impact on people of all races throughout the world. "Catch A Fire" chronicles his life and career as well as the milieu that shaped Marley's political and spiritual beliefs. This full revised and expanded new edition features fascinating inside information on the intrigues of the reggae music business and the ongoing saga of Marley's musical and spiritual legacy. Included here are sections on the dramatic rise of Bob's musical offspring, the complex legal struggles surrounding his estate, and a sweeping social history of modern Jamaica and the origins of the Rastafarian religion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28944 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 600 pages

About the Author
Timothy White wrote extensively on Marley, reggae and Caribbean music and culture for Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and other leading publications. His close contact with Marley, his family and inner circle of friends led to his being granted access to private papers, photographs and memorabilia. At the time of his death in 2002, Timothy was the editor of Billboard magazine. Among his other biographical works are The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and the Southern Californian Experience and Long Ago & Far Away: James Taylor, His Life and Music. Marley expert Harry Hawke has contributed to this latest edition of Catch A Fire, now widely acclaimed as the definitive biography of Bob Marley.

Customer Reviews

Crackin' read
It's amazing how this book manages to chart every word said 50 years ago. The research is brilliant and once you get into it, it grips you. A must have for all Bob Marley Fans!

Extraordinary Effort
This is an extensively thorough bio of Bob, interwoven with Jamaican history, reggae musicology and religion. The writing is lovely and absorbing stylistically. The political aspects of the life are also looked at carefully and complemented with materials like declassified CIA documents. Most impressive.

A MUST READ!!
This book is an absolute must read if you want to know more about Robert 'Nesta' Marley.
A pre-warning however, do not be put off by the first couple of chapters about Ras Tafari, they are heavy going and may require a re-read but once on the life of Marley the book flows beautifully and is one that I found very hard to put down!
Enjoy!!