Catch a Fire, Timothy White
Catch a Fire, Timothy White
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Catch a Fire
The Life of Bob Marley

Author: Timothy White

Narrator: Peter Macon

Unabridged: 12 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/20/2013


Synopsis

This is the classic biography of reggae legend Bob Marley, updated and revised for the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death. Bob Marley left an indelible mark on modern music, both as a reggae pioneer and as an enduring cultural icon.Catch a Fire, now a classic rock biography, delves into the life of this man, the leader of a musical and spiritual revolution that continues today. The book chronicles Marleys life and career, as well as the milieu that shaped his spiritual and political beliefs. Under the supervision of the authors widow and with the collaboration of a Marley expert, this fourth edition contains a wealth of new material, including many revisions made by the author before his untimely death. This new edition, factually updated throughout, chronicles Marleys legacy in recent years, as well as the ongoing controversy over the possibility that Marleys remains might be exhumed from Nine Mile, Jamaica, and reburied in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where hundreds of Rastafarians live. Fascinating inside information about the intrigues of the reggae music business, the dramatic rise of Marleys musical offspring, the complex legal struggles surrounding the Marley estate, and a sweeping social history of modern Jamaica, as well as the Rastafarian religion, also make up this expanded edition.

About Timothy White

Timothy White (1952–2002) was one of the most prominent music journalists of the twentieth century. He wrote extensively on Bob 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 his inner circle of friends led to his being granted access to private papers, photographs, and memorabilia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jason

I always felt like Bob Marley got a raw deal - the only time i ever heard him was when it was walking by stoned out frat boys at Miami University. And it never sat right that this man, who inspired so much loyalty to him and to his movement, should be reduced to party music by people who weren't rea......more

Goodreads review by Adam

Bob Marley - arguably the most universal musician of the 20th century. Are you interested in knowing more about the man, where he came from and his beliefs? This book starts with a brief background on the rise of the Rastafarianism in Ethiopia before jumping to Jamaica and Bob Marley's Grandfather an......more

Goodreads review by Bruce

I had been looking forward to reading this book for a long time, and I came away only slightly disappointed. In my humble opinion, as a window into a world and a culture virtually unknown to those who live outside it (meaning the struggles of the Jamaican population both against poverty and racism o......more