Bob Marley would have been 70 years old today

[malaise]

[brooklynite]

1. ...and I still wouldn't have liked his music.

[malaise]

2. And I would care about that

[HappyMe]

5. No kidding.

There's one in every crowd.

[malaise]

11. And rarely are they even noticed

[raven mad]

36. brooklynite? who's broolynite?

LOL! Friend, Bob is an acquired taste; fortunately, I acquired him at about the age of 14!

[nomorenomore08]

49. I got burnt out on his more popular songs within my first couple years of college - mainly because

people would play the same half-dozen or so tracks from 'Legend' over and over and over. Much like classic rock radio playing so much Zeppelin that I got kind of sick of them as well. On the other hand, I still acknowledge the greatness of both.

[raven mad]

57. Understood.

I got a lot of no way bands that way too! Then I got older..............

[nomorenomore08]

58. I still dig a lot of lesser-known Marley tunes. And a good bit of solo Peter Tosh.

[malaise]

59. Yes - there are some great ones

by both Marley and Tosh

[hobbit709]

6. You and me both Malaise.

Arthur McGowan's this morning.

[BeyondGeography]

30. You can't keep living in the negative way

Make way for the positive day.

[Ramses]

39. What an uplifting comment

How does it feel to be so negative? If you dont like his music, you could have ignored the thread and not commented. But you chose saying something dismissive and rude. What is wrong with you?

[hobbit709]

45. They're elitist.

[nomorenomore08]

46. There's always got to be at least one pissing in the punch bowl...

[HappyMe]

3. I love his music.

[polly7]

4. Me too, HappyMe.

[TheKentuckian]

7. Been getting into some of his kids. Was listening to Stephen with Ben Harper

on a track and I'm not sure I could differentiate him from Bob if they were singing the same song. Kinda floored me.

Happy Birthday Bob wherever you are and thanks for everything!

[malaise]

9. Some of the sons really sound like him

We'll be going to some of the concerts from today to Sunday - some of the sons will perform. There's a nice free one at the Kingston waterfront tomorrow, one in Nine Miles, St Ann (his birthplace) tomorrow and when I passed his home at 56 Hope Road this morning the crowd (local and foreign) was already gathering.

[TheKentuckian]

28. What an opportunity! Have an awesome time.

[nomorenomore08]

50. Ziggy's "Tomorrow People" is a classic of its kind.

And I've heard some decent stuff from Stephen, but Damian isn't really my cup of tea - nothing wrong with his voice, I just don't care for that sort of reggae/pop/hip-hop hybrid.

[melman]

8. He was the best

[hobbit709]

10. My fave

[malaise]

12. My favorite album is Survival

My favorite line is '...is a foolish dawg bark at a flying bird..' (from Jah Live)
Funny yesterday just after I arrived at work I saw this puppy running after a flying bird and then barking after the bird took off flying. I laughed with a worker in the car park and reminded him of that Bob line.

It's a lovely metaphor - works well for the RWs going after Barack Obama.

[brer cat]

18. Good one, malaise.

I do think it works well for the RW. Thanks for the thread to remind us.

K&R

[DinahMoeHum]

15. "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. . ."

". . .none but ourselves can free our minds. . ."

- Bob Marley

[malaise]

20. A great line

I use it often

[HappyMe]

13. Ziggy had Bob's Mercedes restored.

I saw this episode of Counting Cars.

[malaise]

22. Very cool

The old jeep was also restored and sent to Nine Miles and his favorite car, the BMW (Bob Marley and the Waiters) is also still around.

[H2O Man]

14. Recommended.

Bob Marley was more than a musician. He was a prophet, who delivered a divine message of love.

[nationalize the fed]

21. +144.000

He's right there with Ghandi, MLK and others. One of the greatest men to ever live.
People will be listening to his music and talking about him for the next thousand years at least.

"We're sick and tired of your bullshit games"
"Get Up Stand Up- Stand Up For Your Rights"

[F4lconF16]

48. Love that song.

My favorite.

[MohRokTah]

52. I think of him as a great Shaman in every sense that title holds.

Listening to his music always brings me peace.

I think I'll go put on an album. I need a good shot of his wisdom right about now.

[ALBliberal]

16. love him he was taken way too soon

[mountain grammy]

17. Love him and still miss him. One Love!

[spanone]

19. K&r...

[panader0]

23. Happy Birthday Bob, and thanks...

[Octafish]

24. Duppy Conqueror

Looks like CIA gave him the boot.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11357395

[malaise]

25. Funny how two of the most revolutionary musicians - Lennon and Marley

died at the same time that the RWs were trying to ban the protest music and replace it with the most base and vulgar crap.

[Octafish]

29. Justice.

Justice would prevent the murders of artists and intellectuals who teach through their work that all people were treated equally. As those who advocate for all people being equal -- true democrats -- they are a danger to those wishing to remain on top of the heap.

How many innocent people died to "stop the spread" of ideas like communism and terrorism?

Didn't need to lose a single one. All it would take is one good idea: "Democracy is better."

“Don't Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold.” ― Bob Marley

[malaise]

33. What they unleashed on us in Jamaica

because we were friends with Cuba must never be forgotten.

[polly7]

26. I love that an organization formed to spread music and peace all around the world

and introducing music programs for children everywhere is using his songs - Playing For Change . An inspirational, talented man with so much empathy and understanding.

[DonCoquixote]

31. and he woudl still be a thorn in the side

of the fascists.

Imagine him speakign on Ferguson.

[malaise]

34. Indeed

[johnnyreb]

32. K&R - Happy Birthday Bob Marley!! Your music will always be in us.

[MohRokTah]

35. Rasta don't work for no C.I.A.

[Bonobo]

37. Comin' in from the cold...

[countryjake]

38. Stand Up with Bob Marley!

Gone way too soon...

[scarletwoman]

40. If only...

I'm still amazed that I got to see him live in concert four times! Up here in Minnesota! I can't remember how I even knew about him in the first place, but I was utterly swept away by his music and dragged all my friends along to his first concert here. They were, of course, totally won over, so we all made sure to go see him every time he and his band came through town.

Those were the days...

Such an awful loss that he died so young.

[LiberalElite]

41. While I'm not a fan, when I had a skin cancer scare last year involving my big toe, I learned

that that's what killed Bob Marley - so: http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/skin-cancer-and-skin-of-color

[Jefferson23]

42. Everyones loss. K&R

[kwassa]

43. One of the greatest musicians of his generation. In my top 5.

Marley's influence was gigantic. He was the master of reggae.

[nilesobek]

44. He said his Swiss doctor was, "killing him."

[Texasgal]

47. Beautiful man

activist and musician. Thank you for the post.

[nomorenomore08]

51. "One Love" (original ska version):

[sheshe2]

53. Happy Birthday Bob Marley

He rests peacefully in ganja heaven ~

[TeeYiYi]

54. I saw him almost 36 years ago...

...on May 5, 1979 in Lahaina, Maui. Happy Birthday Bob


TYY

[TexasTowelie]

55. And he was named grand champion?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/107823342

[IcyPeas]

56. I wore out the Kaya album back in 1978

I love love songs

[malaise]

61. I love his old love songs

Kaya is a lovely album

[MineralMan]

60. He'll live on forever.

I believe it's true.