The Local (Free subscription) | yesterday
Michael Jackson and the owners of the rights to the music of Bob Marley are planning to sue the founders of file sharing website The Pirate Bay.
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | yesterday
The warm weather finally looks as if it is here to stay. So here's a little reggae to celebrate. Bob Marley Richie Spice Matisyahu
Grumperina goes to local yarn shops and Home Depot (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
1. While not as endearing as alpaca, and certainly much louder, sheep do possess some charm. For starters, they have very expressive eyes: Let's have a close-up of those gorgeous eyelashes: Maybelline, watch out! 2. They sport a variety of coats. This dude is going for a Bob Marley look: (Note: this photo is a testament to the wonders of Photoshop. Here's the untouched original). 3. And this...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
I choose to ignore, today, those who scream "cultural imperialism!" whenever we discuss the English Premier League football. I have discovered that these same people quote Shakespeare and Charles Dickens generously, listen to the music of Beyonce and Bob Marley without remorse, and watch CNN and Movie Magic mercilessly.
Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Filed under: Rock Almanac Spinner.com : On This Date in 1981: Bob Marley dies in Miami, of complications from cancer located in his brain, lungs and stomach. The Almanac Advises for May 11: "Palliative care for those diagnosed with terminal cancer often includes the prescription of medical... Read more
corrente (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
What Bob Marley said: Them crazy, them crazy We gonna chase those crazy Baldheads out of town Chase those crazy baldheads Out of town I and I build a cabin I and I plant the corn So didn't my people before me Slave for this country And now you look me with your scorn And then you eat up all my corn We're gonna chase those crazy Chase those crazy Chase those crazy baldheads Chase those crazy
Art Knowledge News (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Bob Marley, ganja smoking and dreadlocks are here — how could they not be in what is billed as the first exhibition about the Rastafari ever mounted in a major museum? Reggae, the ceremonial smoking of marijuana, and tightly coiled locks of hair could hardly be omitted when the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History devotes a show to this Jamaican-born subculture....
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Tomorrow marks exactly 27 years since Bob Marley passed on the morning of May 11, 1981. Indisputably, the charismatic virtuoso appears to have defied the test of time.
Best Entertainment World (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Bob Marley t-shirt with a picture of Bob morphing into a Lions Head on the front. A must have for any Bob Marley fan. Apparel: Fade Resistant Silk Screen Print, Officially Licensed Bob Marley Merchandise, Pre-Shrunk 100% Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt Company: List Price: Amazon Price: Share This
Somewhere on A1A (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
1. Orion… Rodrigo y Gabriela 2. Orion… Metallica 3. Tenement Yard… Jacob Miller 4. No Woman No Cry… Bob Marley 5. You Got My Nose Open… James Cotton 6. It Serves You Right [...]
The Insider (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
The 20-year-old "American Idol" finalist shares his thoughts on making the Final 4. JASON CASTRO made "American Idol"'s Final Four, but that is as far as his laid-back style will take him in the talent competition. With two songs to sing on Tuesday night's performance show -- BOB MARLEY 's "I Shot the Sheriff" and BOB DYLAN 's "Tambourine Man" -- the dreadlocked cutie faltered and forgot the...
X17 Online (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
The dreaded Jason Castro was cut from American Idol last night after performing Bob Marley's I Shot the Sheriff and Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man , during which he forgot the lyrics! Simon ripped of Jason and told him, "I'd pack your suitcase." Did you like him or are you sad to see him go?
Nice Up (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Since Marley's death, the merchandising of the Marley brand makes no mention of The Wailers, although the band is prominently featured as Bob Marley & The Wailers on all of Marley's recordings.
Extra Weblog (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
His flashing eyes and winning smile couldn't save him this week -- Jason Castro is the latest "Idol" hopeful to be sent packing. The 20-year-old Texan attempted songs by Bob Marley and Bob Dylan this week, falling well short...
Hollywood Grind (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
As I accurately predicted May 6, Jason Castro was deservingly voted off American Idol. For his final number Jason again sang a butchered version of the Bob Marley song I Shot the Sheriff. Jason needed some professional coaching and guidance in choosing his songs to bring out his talent, but it's too late now. To [...]
