Encyclopedia - Bob Marley: Encyclopedia - Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley, OM, (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981) better known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Marley: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Marley - Music
Bob Marley - Early career. Marley started his musical experimentation in ska and gravitated towards reggae as the music evolved, playin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Marley: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Marley - Music
Bob Marley - Early career. Marley started his musical experimentation in ska and gravitated towards reggae as the music evolved, playin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Marley: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Marley - Discography
Bob Marley - Studio One recordings. The Wailing Wailers (1966) Bob Marley - Beverly's recordings. The Best of the Wailers (1970) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1945: Encyclopedia - 1945
1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). 1945 - Events. January 5 - The Soviet Union recog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 20th Century: Encyclopedia - 20th Century
The 20th century lasted from 1901 to 2000 in the Gregorian calendar. Common usage sometimes regards it as lasting from 1900 to 1999. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Capleton: Encyclopedia - Capleton
Capleton, born Clifton George Bailey III on 13 April 1967 in the parish of St Mary, Jamaica is a reggae artist. He is also referred to as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rastafari Movement: Encyclopedia - Rastafari Movement
Rasta, or the Rastafari movement, is a religious movement that accepts Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia, as King of Kings...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1981: Encyclopedia - 1981
1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. 1981 - Events. January - Sarawak chamber found Januar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Ann Parish Jamaica: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Ann Parish Jamaica - Economy
Saint Ann Parish Jamaica - Agriculture. The agricultural products are mainly bananas, pimento, sugar, coconuts, coffee, limes, corn, gi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 20th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - 20th Century - Significant People
20th century - World leaders. Africa Gnassingbe Eyadema, Togo Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d'Ivoire Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia Jomo Ke...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jamaica: Encyclopedia Ii - Jamaica - History
Main article: History of Jamaica The original Arawak or Taino people from South America, first settled on the island between 1000 and 400...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Jamaica: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Jamaica - Ska
By 1964, a distinctive Jamaican music had sprung up based around the sound systems called ska, which was fast and danceable. Perhaps the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sublime Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Sublime Band - History
From 1988 through the early 1990s, Sublime toured heavily throughout southern California and garnered a substantial following of surfers ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1945: Encyclopedia Ii - 1945 - Events
1945 - January. January 5 - The Soviet Union recognizes the new pro-Soviet government of Poland. January 7 - British General Bernard M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monkey Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Monkey Island - Interesting Facts
The Monkey Island series is full of spoofs, in-jokes, humorous references, and easter eggs: so many, in fact, that entire web sites are d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burning Spear: Encyclopedia - Burning Spear
Winston Rodney (born March 1, 1948) a.k.a. Burning Spear is a Jamaican roots rock reggae singer and musician. Like many famous Jamaican r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cannabis Spiritual Use: Encyclopedia - Cannabis Spiritual Use
Cannabis has a long history of spiritual use, especially in India, where it has been used by wandering spiritual sadhus for centuries. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bunny Wailer: Encyclopedia - Bunny Wailer
Bunny Wailer, also known as Bunny Livingston, was an original member of reggae group The Wailers along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Best-selling Music Artists: Encyclopedia - List Of Best-selling Music Artists
This is a list of the best selling musical acts globally. Equal weight is given to album and single sales, as well as paid downloads. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ben Harper: Encyclopedia - Ben Harper
Ben Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American musician of the 1990s and 2000s. Ben Harper - Biography. As a child, he began playing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bad Brains: Encyclopedia - Bad Brains
The Bad Brains are an American all-black hardcore punk and reggae band, originally formed in Washington, DC in 1977. They are considered ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Ann Parish Jamaica: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Ann Parish Jamaica - Brief History
St. Ann is one of the oldest populated areas in the island of Jamaica tracing back to 600 - 650 A.D. It is believed to be the earliest Ta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Notorious B.i.g.: Encyclopedia - The Notorious B.i.g.
Christopher Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), also known as Biggie Smalls (after a stylish gangster in 1975's Let's Do it Again) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill Laswell: Encyclopedia - Bill Laswell
Bill Laswell (born February 12, 1955 in Salem, Illinois and raised in Detroit) is a prolific bassist, producer, and record label owner wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Billboard 200: Encyclopedia - Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a listing of the 200 highest selling music albums in the United States, published weekly in Billboard magazine. It i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cover Version: Encyclopedia - Cover Version
In pop music a cover version is a new rendition of a previously recorded song. Pop musicians may play covers as a tribute to the original...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cypress Hill: Encyclopedia - Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill is a prominent rap music group (formed in 1988), which has sold 15 million records around the world. It is composed of membe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universal Orlando Resort: Encyclopedia - Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a resort in Orlando, Florida. It is a joint partnership between NBC Universal and The Blackstone Group. The r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damian Marley: Encyclopedia - Damian Marley
Damian Marley (born on July 21, 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica) is the youngest male child of reggae legend Bob Marley, and the only child bor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U2: Encyclopedia - U2
U2 is an Irish rock band featuring Bono (Paul David Hewson) on vocals, guitar and harmonica, The Edge (David Howell Evans) on guitar and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dave Matthews Band: Encyclopedia - Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band is an American jam band, originally formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991 by singer and guitarist Dave Matthews,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cultural Hegemony: Encyclopedia - Cultural Hegemony
Cultural hegemony is the concept that a diverse culture can be ruled or dominated by one group or class, that everyday practices and shar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uprising: Encyclopedia - Uprising
Uprising. Uprising is another word for rebellion. Uprising is also an album by Bob Marley. Uprising is an album by Entombed. Upri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Music: Encyclopedia - World Music
World music is, most generally, all the music in the world (Bohlman 2002, Nidel 2004, p.3), but is more specifically all music genres tha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caribbean Music In The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia - Caribbean Music In The United Kingdom
Jamaican music in the United Kingdom Caribbean music in the United Kingdom - White Reggae. White reggae has very low artistic credibilit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conspiracy Theory: Encyclopedia - Conspiracy Theory
A conspiracy theory attempts to explain the cause of an event as a secret, and often deceptive, plot by a covert alliance rather than as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arrested Development Hip Hop Crew: Encyclopedia - Arrested Development Hip Hop Crew
Arrested Development is a progressive hip-hop group, founded by Speech and Headliner as a positive, Afrocentric alternative to the gangst...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uprising Album: Encyclopedia - Uprising Album
Uprising is a 1980 roots reggae album by Bob Marley & The Wailers. As Marley died the following year, Uprising was to become the fina...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1981 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1981 In Music
See also: 1980 in music, other events of 1981, 1982 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1981 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ghetto: Encyclopedia - Ghetto
A ghetto is an area where people from a specific ethnic background or united in a given culture or religion live as a group, voluntarily ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mysticism: Encyclopedia - Mysticism
Mysticism, from the Greek μυω (muo, "to conceal"), is the pursuit of achieving communion with or conscious awareness of ultimate reali...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 420 Cannabis Culture: Encyclopedia - 420 Cannabis Culture
The number 420 (pronounced four-twenty) is a euphemism for the consumption of cannabis and elements of its associated culture. The exact ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Redemption: Encyclopedia - Redemption
Redemption can mean several things: Redemption is a religious term synonymous with salvation; or delivery from sins. Redemption is a pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rita: Encyclopedia - Rita
Rita can mean: Rita, name on the list of tropical cyclone names for storms in the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Rita, a major Category 5 an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Ann Parish Jamaica: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Ann Parish Jamaica - Geography
The parish is located at latitude 18°12'N, longitude 77°28'W. It is bordered on the south by Clarendon and St. Cathrine, in the east by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stevie Wonder: Encyclopedia - Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder (born May 13, 1950) is an African-American singer, songwriter, producer, musician, humanitarian and social activist. Althou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dreadlocks: Encyclopedia - Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks, sometimes called simply dreads or locks, are matted ropes of hair which will form by themselves if the hair is allowed to gro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1980 In Music
See also: 1979 in music, other events of 1980, 1981 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1980 in music - Events. 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1993 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1993 In Music
See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1993 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970s: Encyclopedia - 1970s
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1964 In Music
See also: 1963 in music, other events of 1964, 1965 in music, 1960s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1964 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zion: Encyclopedia - Zion
Zion, or Sion (צִיּוֹן "Height", Standard Hebrew Tziyyon, Tiberian Hebrew Tsiyyôn; Arabic صهيون Ṣuhyūn), is an archaic te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Best-selling Music Artists: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Best-selling Music Artists - World's Biggest Seller
The actual biggest selling musician in the world will probably never be known. Records of sales in many countries, particularly in the de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Self-referential Songs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Self-referential Songs - S
"Dies ist ein wundervolles Lied Ein bisschen hirnlos, aber schön Ein wirklich zauberhaftes Lied Man kann es hörn, aber nicht sehn . ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Sets Of Unrelated Songs With Identical Titles: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Sets Of Unrelated Songs With Identical Titles - A
List of sets of unrelated songs with identical titles - Aa-Am. "Abracadabra" by Alizée, the Steve Miller Band (covered by Sugar Ray);...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - U2: Encyclopedia Ii - U2 - History
U2 - Formation and breakthrough 1976 – 1980. The band was formed in Dublin on Saturday, September 25, 1976. Fourteen-year-old Larry M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Police: Encyclopedia Ii - The Police - Career
The Police - Strontium 90. The Police evolved from the short-lived group Strontium 90, which was formed by expatriate Australian musici...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Singer-songwriters: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Singer-songwriters - Traditional Singer-songwriters
This list enumerates people who record and perform in the traditional singer-songwriter approach. These performers write their own materi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Super Punch-out!! Video Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Super Punch-out!! Video Game - The Opponents
The opponents the player has to face in the three boxing circuits are: Super Punch-Out!! video game - Minor Circuit. Gabby Jay - the w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Chieftains: Encyclopedia Ii - The Chieftains - Band Members
Paddy Moloney is the band's leader, and composes or arranges most of the band's music. While the band's members changed numerous times in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soulfly: Encyclopedia Ii - Soulfly - Prophecy To Dark Ages - New Lineup
Cavalera recruited a whole new lineup for the Prophecy album. Joe Nunez was back behind the drumkit with Marc Rizzo formerly of Ill Niño...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uprising Album: Encyclopedia Ii - Uprising Album - Track Listing
All tracks written by Bob Marley. Uprising album - Side one. "Coming in from the Cold" - 4:31 "Real Situation" - 3:08 "Bad Card" - 2:4...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Personality Rights: Encyclopedia Ii - Personality Rights - Publicity Rights In Common Law Jurisdictions
Personality rights have developed out of common law concepts of property, trespass and intentional tort. Thus personality rights are, gen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peter Tosh: Encyclopedia Ii - Peter Tosh - Solo Career
Tosh became bitter with his ex-bandmate, claiming that the only reason Marley was so successful was that his father was white, although i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prince Buster: Encyclopedia Ii - Prince Buster - Artistic And Producing Career
In 1960, Buster produced a record for the Folkes Brothers for the Wild Bells label, "Oh Carolina," under his nickname. It was an instant ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sinéad O'connor: Encyclopedia Ii - Sinéad O'connor - Early Life
O'Connor was born in Dublin and was named after Sinéad de Valera, wife of Irish President Eamon de Valera and mother of the doctor presi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Australia: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Australia - Rock And Popular Music
Main article: Australian rock Australia has produced a wide variety of popular and rock music. While many musicians and bands (some notab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Manley: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Manley - Violence
Manley was Prime Minister when Jamaica experienced a significant escalation of its political culture of violence. Supporters of his oppon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Songs Containing Overt Reference To Real Musicians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Songs Containing Overt Reference To Real Musicians - List
Entries are listed with the following syntax: "Song Title" by musical artist(s) most associated with song references musicians and/or ban...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vegetarians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vegetarians - Historical And Present Vegetarians
List of vegetarians - Musicians and composers. Bryan Adams, singer Paula Abdul, singer Damon Albarn (of the band Blur) Billie Joe Arms...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manfred Mann: Encyclopedia Ii - Manfred Mann - 1970s And On Group - Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Manfred Mann went on to write advertising jingles after the group's demise, but also continued to work in the group format. Initially he ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mansions Of Rastafari: Encyclopedia Ii - Mansions Of Rastafari - Nyabinghi
The Nyabinghi Theocracy Government (Nyabinghi), was named for a legendary Amazon queen of the same name, who was said to have possesed a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Songs About Drinking: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Songs About Drinking - A
Liquor's bitter flames warm my languid soul Here I drink alone and remember. A graven life, the stain of her memory In this cup, love's p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buffalo Soldier: Encyclopedia Ii - Buffalo Soldier - Their Service
During the American Civil War, the U.S. government formed regiments known as the United States Colored Troops, composed of African-Americ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - My Name Is Earl: Encyclopedia Ii - My Name Is Earl - Trivia
My Name Is Earl - Easter eggs. In "Randy's Touchdown" (1.3), when Earl is in the copy store, Randy is in the background holding a hand...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Sudan: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Sudan - Modern Popular Music
Northern Sudanese popular music evolved into what is generally referred to as "post-Haqibah", a style dominating in the 1940s, 50s and 60...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of South Africa - 1950s: Bantu Radio And Pennywhistle
By the 1950s, the music industry had diversified greatly, and included several major labels. In 1962, the South African government launch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Natty Dread: Encyclopedia Ii - Natty Dread - Track Listing
Natty Dread - Side one. "Lively Up Yourself" (Bob Marley) - 5:29 "No Woman, No Cry" (Vincent Ford) - 4:06 "Them Belly Full (But We Hun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Grass Revival: Encyclopedia Ii - New Grass Revival - Band Members
The founding members were Sam Bush (mandolin, fiddle, guitar), Courtney Johnson (banjo, guitar), Ebo Walker (Harry L Shelor Jr) (upright ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Notorious B.i.g.: Encyclopedia Ii - The Notorious B.i.g. - Rap Career
Biggie first gained notice with "Party and Bullshit," his first single. He appeared on "One Million Strong" on a song called "RUNNIN'" wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nine Miles: Encyclopedia Ii - Nine Miles - History
Nine Miles - Style and Influences. Manabe draws influence from reggae legend Bob Marley as well as electronica to build his own unique ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Nigeria: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Nigeria - Popular Music
Many African countries have seen turbulence and violence during their forced transition from a diverse region of folk cultures to a group...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eric Clapton: Encyclopedia Ii - Eric Clapton - Musical Career & Personal Life
Eric Clapton - Clapton's Early Years. Clapton was born in Ripley, Surrey, England, UK, as the illegitimate son of 16 year old Patricia ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kevin Fitzgerald: Encyclopedia Ii - Kevin Fitzgerald - Education
Fitzgerald received his masters and doctorate degrees in endocrinology from the University of Colorado in Boulder and his DVM from Colora...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kennington Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Kennington Park - Timeline Kennington Common/park
Kennington Park - pre 1600. c1500 BC Recently discovered post stumps in the South Thames foreshore near Vauxhall Bridge point to a rit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lenny Kravitz: Encyclopedia Ii - Lenny Kravitz - Later Career
With 5 (1998), Kravitz embraced digital technology such as synthesizers and tape loops for the first time. 5 introduced his music to an e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends Episodes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends Episodes - Season Two
14. (02-01) "Partying Is Such Sweet Soireé" (premiered January 21, 2005) — Mme. Foster and Frankie have gone away for the day, and lea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna's Achievements And Awards: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna's Achievements And Awards - Music
Billboard Hot 100 Madonna has had twelve number-one singles on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart; the same number as Diana Ross and The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Louie Louie: Encyclopedia Ii - Louie Louie - Original Version
According to a history documented in Rhino Records liner notes in a 1989 re-release of "The Best of Louie, Louie" (Rhino R1 70605), Berry...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - O Rly?: Encyclopedia Ii - O Rly? - Origin
While "O RLY?" is simply shorthand for "Oh, Really?", the most common image macro comes from 4chan, where for a short while, the word "re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paddy Casey: Encyclopedia Ii - Paddy Casey - Biography
Paddy Casey’s music is appealing to a wide audience. His debut album was one rich in soulful grooves and catchy hooks. The album opened...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Ladder: Encyclopedia Ii - The Ladder - Track Listing
All songs by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Billy Sherwood, Chris Squire, Alan White and Igor Khoroshev. Lyrics by Jon Anderson. "Homeworld (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Strokes: Encyclopedia Ii - The Strokes - Discography
The Strokes - Singles. ... See also:The Strokes, The Strokes - Discography, The Strokes - Singles, The Strokes - Samples, The Strokes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars: Encyclopedia Ii - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars - Track Listing / Explanation Of The Story Arc
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - Reissue bonus tracks. The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust has been reis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Till Death Us Do Part Album: Encyclopedia Ii - Till Death Us Do Part Album - Making Of Til Death Us Do Part
The album saw the band experiment with reggae especially on the lead single "What's Your Number". The track features Tim Armstrong of Ran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Music: Encyclopedia Ii - World Music - Cultural Appropriation In Western Music
World music as a cultural-economic phenomenon is inextricably linked with the invention of sound recording and the development of the int...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uk Music Hall Of Fame: Encyclopedia Ii - Uk Music Hall Of Fame - 2004 Inductees
The five founding members were: Elvis Presley The Beatles Bob Marley Madonna U2 The five members chosen by the public in October 2004 w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Sonics: Encyclopedia Ii - The Sonics - Career
The history of The Sonics begins in 1960 in Tacoma, Washington. Larry Parypa played the guitar at that time with a drummer, Mitch Graber,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaznay Lewis: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaznay Lewis - Biography
Shaznay is generally regarded as the chief talent behind the popular girl group, who separated in 2001. Her musical influences are Rap an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reggae: Encyclopedia Ii - Reggae - Controversy
References to cannabis have always been controversial, as have homophobic and misogynistic lyrics. Reggae - Cannabis. The promotion of ...   » Read the article