In the 1981 Rolling Stone obituary, Bob Marley biographer Timothy White wrote, “The pervasive image of Bob Marley is that of a gleeful Rasta with a croissant-sized spliff clenched in his teeth, stoned ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica Concert two days after being shot, showing his commitment to peace and making one of the most powerful statements of his career. Marley’s 1977 album “Exodus” ...

The iconic song from Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Exodus' inspired the title of the new biopic 'Bob Marley: One Love' Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns A great deal of Bob Marley’s legacy can be boiled down ...

After over 40 years since his untimely death, the story of Bob Marley’s rise to fame is told in the new film “Bob Marley: One Love,” which debuted in theaters on Feb. 14. Before the movie began, an ...

Tracy Chapman, Björk, Public Enemy and more songs for rabble-rousing and celebrating revolution. By Jon Pareles “One Love” landed in what has become a box office sweet spot — stories that feel both ...

Bob Marley didn’t just make music — he made statements. Through his lyrics and interviews, the reggae pioneer offered a philosophy rooted in justice, love and spiritual resilience. His words — often ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...