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Bob Marley Wailing & Jamming

Posted on May 15, 2008
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If this one doesn’t getting your soul screaming for more, then you must already be dead. I lead a pretty good life, with few regrets, but if I had to come up with one, it would be never having seen Bob Marley perform live. This poster really articulates that for me more than any other. I believe, it was Jimmy Buffett, who said there are very few things he would stand out in the rain for, but one of them was to buy tickets to a Bob Marley concert. Jimmy, I think we all would today if we had the chance.

If there was ever a need for a prophet / messiah / man-of-peace in the world today would be that day. I like to think, that Bob would fill the bill pretty nicely. Although, to be honest, I think he’d be a little pissed with the state of things. But hey I digress, lets talk about the poster.

You can tell in this photo, that Bob’s knocking one out of the park with this number. From the sweat on his chest, to those trademark flying dreads, the passion is relentless. Man I wish I could have seen this show live! The expression on his face is priceless. Doesn’t it make you wonder what song he’s singing. I do. Although, just pick one . . . they all work for me.

Although, better than guessing the song, what I’d really love to see, is the crowd in front of the poster. They must be just going insane. Especially the first few rows. An artist, even one as brilliant as Bob Marley doesn’t generate energy all alone. They draw energy from the souls around them. It feeds them, drives them, and grinds itself out through the music. Every note, guitar riff, and drum fill, is permeated with the energy of the crown. It’s a frantic mix of blood, sweat, energy and desire all from the crowd, channeled through the band, and into the persona of Bob Marley. Man, that must be an unbelievable feeling. Pure, raw love and energy.

As much as the man still lives on through his music, his art, his children and beautiful Bob Marley posters like this one . . . it’s still not the same as seeing him live. There’s something about the real thing that can never be duplicated through the recording of art in any multitude of forms. But for the fans of Mr. Marley, that’s all that we have. It will have to do. And for those who had the opportunity to see Bob Marley live in performance, be sure to pass that on to your friends, family, and anyone willing to listen.

One love and peace to all.


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