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Exodus: Bob Marley & The Wailers: 30th Anniversary Edition: Bob Marley and The Wailers

Exodus: Bob Marley & The Wailers: 30th Anniversary Edition: Bob Marley and The Wailers

by RichardWilliams (Editor)

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    Hardcover 2007

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Synopsis

An illustrated tribute to one of the greatest legends in world music. Feted by The Rolling Stones, adored by The Beatles, his songs covered by the likes of Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, he changed the face of popular music and inspired generations of musicians. He released Exodus on 3rd June 1977, recorded in London whilst recovering from an assassination attempt. In 1999 Time magazine named Exodus the 'best album of the 20th century'.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 144
 Edition: 30th anniversary ed
 Publisher: W&N
Published: 07 Jun 2007
ISBN 10: 0297853228
ISBN 13: 9780297853220
Book Overview: 30th anniversary tie-in backed by Chris Blackwell's Island Records and the Marley family and marketing from Universal music Will contain an audio CD of the songs of Exodus For the first time the lyrics of the songs will be included with Linton Kwesi Johnson providing notes on their meaning Many images will be from Marley family albums Many of those associated with Bob personally and professionally will also have a voice in the book

Author Bio
Richard Williams is a rock critic who has assumed a significant status in popular culture and whose commentaries have helped to cast light, not just on the music, but on our times. A potent force in British rock journalism from the late 1960s and into the 1980s, he is today he holds the post of chief sports writer on the Guardian, but his early professional years were spent preaching the rock - and jazz - gospel. From 1969 to 1973, he worked on Melody Maker, latterly as Deputy Editor. From 1973-1976 he served Island Records in an A&R role. From 1976-1978, he edited Time Out, and returned to Melody Maker as Editor from 1978-1980. He was the first presenter on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test,' wrote for Let It Rock and Streetlife, acted as pop and jazz reviewer on the Times, and wrote books on Phil Spector, Bob Dylan and Miles Davis.