Reggae Time

Most people are at least somewhat familiar with the music of roots reggae master Bob Marley. However, many of his contemparies are equally talented but not as well known. If you like Bob Marley and would like to discover some similar music, read on!

1. Peter Tosh - 'Legalize It'

Peter Tosh was an original member of The Wailers, Bob Marley's rocksteady and early reggae trio. Legalize It is perhaps Tosh's best-known album, and the title track has become an anthem for those who believe in the legalization of marijuana. Because of this and other drug-related subject matter on the album, this may not appropriate for the whole family, but adult Bob Marley fans will certainly love this one.

2. Bunny Wailer - 'Blackheart Man'

Bunny Wailer was the third member of the original Wailers, which also included Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Eventually, Bunny Wailer became well-known as a pop dancehall musician, but this album is characteristic of the roots reggae style that Bob Marley made famous. Bunny Wailer is the only member of the original Wailers that is still alive today; he resides in Jamaica.

3. Lee "Scratch" Perry - 'The Upsetter Shop Vol. 1'

Lee "Scratch" Perry was both a musician and a record producer, producing hits for Bob Marley and the Wailers, among others. In his later career, he moved from playing roots reggae to playing dub and dancehall, and these recordings from the mid-1970s show his prowess at combining the two styles...e

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