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“Hendrix came in at two o’clock in the morning. I can still remember the audience – Rod Stewart, The Beatles, the Small Faces – all of them were silent when Jimi was done”: Junior Marvin on joining Bob Marley – and the night Hendrix shook his hand

Marvin had been offered a 10 year contract from Stevie Wonder on the day he joined Bob Marley and the Wailers. But he never looked back. Here he looks back on making musical history with reggae's global icon

Guitar World

From John Lennon to NWA: 14 of the best protest songs, ranked

From Marvin Gaye to Little Simz, here are 14 songs that illuminate the power of protest music to make change, as ranked by Finn Cliff Hodges

The Independent UK

‘He was greater than Bob Marley’: the shocking tale of Jamaican ska pioneer Don Drummond

Inspired by a boxing, DJing nun, the trombonist laid down the foundations of reggae – but he was also a schizophrenic who killed his girlfriend, Jamaica’s ‘rhumba queen’ Margarita. A new graphic novel retells their stories

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“I got home, called Stevie and said, ‘I’m so sorry, but I’ve just been offered a job with Bob Marley’”: Junior Marvin recalls landing gigs with Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley on the same day – and how he was forced to make a life-changing decision

Although Wonder was offering a decade-long contract, Marley's camp had their eye on Marvin for over a year before the initial meeting was made

Guitar World

‘The way they’ve been exploited is obscene’: the untold story of forgotten UK reggae heroes Cimarons

They were the UK’s first reggae band and played with everyone from Bob Marley to Paul McCartney. So how have such an influential group been so overlooked?

The Guardian - UK

"God bless Mr Rupert Neve - there wouldn't be a Miseducation without him!": The making of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Apple Music's best album of all time

We revisit our 2023 feature on the making of Lauryn Hill's hip-hop classic, featuring conversations with producers Che Pope and Gordon "The Commissioner" Williams

MusicRadar

Zayn Malik announces CBeebies bedtime stories appearance following former bandmate Harry Styles

Malik is the latest A-list star to read on the series

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Bob Marley is a national hero in all but name. So what are Jamaica’s politicians waiting for?

The trailblazing musician was a powerful force for change and unity. He deserves his homeland’s highest honour, says commentator Kenneth Mohammed

The Guardian - UK

Kate Moss pictured holding hands with Skip Marley before frosty reunion with boyfriend Nikolai von Bismarck

The Supermodel, 50, and grandson of Bob Marley, 27, looked cosy in Turkey

Evening Standard

“We needed a female vocal and Katy Perry was hanging around the studio. She came in, did it… then she got big!”: the greatest P.O.D. collaborations, in their own words

From Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe and Suicidal Tendencies’ Mike Muir to an unknown Katy Perry, P.O.D are the kings of the collaboration – and here are the most memorable

Metal Hammer

Things to do in London in May: Four pop-ups worth your time

One pop-up for every weekend this month

Evening Standard

Meze Audio Empyrean II

Meze’s revised Empyrean headphones seek to deliver greater resolution and neutrality than the much-admired originals. Do they succeed?

What Hi-Fi?

Bring Bob Marley along for your next ride with State Bicycle’s 4/20 collaboration

State Bicycle Co. announced today a Bob Marley collaboration that features Marley-themed bikes, frame bags, top caps and apparel.

Cycling Weekly

Bob Marley's 'Legend' Compilation Continues To Dominate Billboard Charts.

Bob Marley's 'Legend' album climbs Billboard charts, showcasing enduring popularity and dominance in reggae music.

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Lauryn Hill And Fugees Reunite For Epic Coachella Performance

Experience an electrifying Coachella set by YG Marley featuring Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Busta Rhymes, paying homage to Bob Marley with iconic perform...

The Guardian - UK

Akon’s honest playlist: ‘The best song to have sex to? Smack That by Akon’

The rapper would sing Bob Marley going to school and gets the party started with Black Eyed Peas, but which pop classic is he ashamed to admit liking?

The Guardian - UK

Viagogo boss Cris Miller: Carrying on ticketing, despite the controversy

The resale website boss is cagey about talk of it profiting from dodgy touts, but does seem rattled by Labour’s plan to cap resale prices

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'Bob Marley: One Love' Biopic To Premiere On Paramount+

Discover the debut of 'Bob Marley: One Love' on Paramount+ with strong box office earnings and mixed critical reviews.

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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Streams on Paramount Plus April 12

Kingsley Ben-Adir plays reggae superstar

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Bob Marley Dominates Billboard's Reggae Albums Chart With Legendary Hits

Bob Marley's iconic music dominates the Reggae Albums chart, showcasing his enduring influence and lasting impact on the music industry.

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Aquarius' Hall Of Fame: Notable Figures In The Limelight

Aquarius, the eleventh astrological sign in the zodiac, is associated with innovation, originality, and humanitarianism. Those born under this sign are known for their unique personalities and contributions to various fields. Let's take a look at some of the celebrated personalities who are proud Aquarians:

Marie Claire

Jeremy Allen White Is Reportedly In Talks to Play Bruce Springsteen in Upcoming Biopic About “The Boss”

If true, White will join many of his Hollywood contemporaries in a new trend of male musician biopics hitting screens.

The Guardian - UK

Yellow, red, green and glorious: Remembering Wales’ Admiral ‘76 kit

In a new book, author Andi Thomas celebrates a design classic cherished by Welsh fans and, rumour has it, Bob Marley alike

Radio France Internationale

There’s Music in the Kitchen, No 34

This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listeners’ musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #131: Are music biopics the new superhero films?

In this week’s newsletter: Forever searching for box office hits, studios are looking to cash in with the origin stories of bands and struggling musicians

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