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- Book Title
- So Much Things to Say : the Oral History of Bob Marley
- Publication Name
- So Much Things to Say
- Title
- So Much Things to Say
- EAN
- 9780393058451
- ISBN
- 9780393058451
- Publisher
- Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release Year
- 2017
- Release Date
- 22/08/2017
- Item Height
- 1.4in
- Item Length
- 9.8in
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 28.7 Oz
- Contributor
- Linton Kwesi Johnson (Introduction by)
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- The Oral History of Bob Marley
- ISBN-10
- 039305845X
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Music
- Topic
- Cultural Heritage, Genres & Styles / Reggae, Composers & Musicians
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Number of Pages
- 464 Pages
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A revelatory, myth-shattering history of one of the most influential musicians of all time, told in the words of those who knew him best. Roger Steffens is one of the world's leading Bob Marley experts. He toured with the Wailers in the 1970s and was closely acquainted with Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh and the rest of the band members. Over several decades he has interviewed more than seventy-five friends, business managers, relatives and confidants--many speaking publicly for the first time. Forty years in the making, So Much Things to Say weaves this rich testimony into a definitive telling of the life of the reggae king--the full, inside account of how a boy from the slums of Kingston, Jamaica, became a cultural icon and inspiration to millions around the world. The intimacy of the voices and the frankness of their revelations will astonish even longtime Marley fans. Readers see the intense bonds of teenage friendship among Peter, Bunny and Bob, the vibrant early sessions with the original Wailers (as witnessed by members Junior Braithwaite, Beverley Kelso and Cherry Green) and the tumultuous relationships with Rita Marley and Cindy Breakspeare. With unprecedented candor, these interviews tell dramatic, little-known stories, from the writing of some of Marley's most beloved songs to the Wailers' violent confrontation involving producer Lee "Scratch" Perry, Bob's intensive musical training with star singer Johnny Nash and the harrowing assassination attempt at 56 Hope Road in Kingston, which led to Marley's defiant performance two nights later with a bullet lodged in his arm. Readers witness Marley's rise to international fame in London, his triumphant visit to Zimbabwe to sing for freedom fighters inspired by his anthems and the devastating moment of his collapse while jogging in New York's Central Park. Steffens masterfully conducts the story of Marley's last months, as Marley poignantly sings "Another One Bites the Dust" during the sound check before his final concert in Pittsburgh, followed by his tragic death at the age of thirty-six. So Much Things to Say explores major controversies, examining who actually ordered the shooting attack on Hope Road, scrutinizing claims of CIA involvement and investigating why Marley's fatal cancer wasn't diagnosed sooner. Featuring Steffens's own candid photographs of Marley and his circle, this magisterial work preserves an invaluable, transformative slice of music history: the life of the legendary performer who brought reggae to the international stage.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
039305845x
ISBN-13
9780393058451
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038265466
Product Key Features
Book Title
So Much Things to Say : the Oral History of Bob Marley
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Genres & Styles / Reggae, Composers & Musicians
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
28.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml420.M3313s77 2017
Reviews
All true gospels are shaped by the accounts of eye witnesses who walked with the one we speak of. Marley's truest gifts are the songs he wrote, perennial and always bearing the fruit of discovery and new encounters, but he also planted his presence in the lives of those who knew him. Roger Steffens has collected these eye witness accounts in rich and nuanced renderings and has given us a book of truths complicated by the bending of memory, motive and mystery. We see Marley again, fleshed out and still rightfully elusive through the eyes of those who were with him, and the effect is a fresh and renewed affirmation of his genius, humanity, and mystique. This book is a triumph of the story telling virtuosity of Jamaican people, and a testament to the care and glorious obsessions of Roger Steffens., There has never been and will never be anything quite like this: Reggae's chief eyewitness, dropping testimony on Reggae's chief prophet with truth, blood, and fire., Marley is not a demigod here, but an unwanted boy who fell upon the gift of brightening the world... So Much Things to Say reveals a Marley of flesh and blood., "A truly definitive interpretation of the life of Bob Marley. Roger Steffens's immense knowledge and great love for his subject shines out of every page. "Who feels it knows it," sang Marley. Reading So Much Things to Say, you feel no one knows it more than Roger Steffens. A magnificent achievement.", So Much Things to Say is a major work that helps us better understand Marley's tragic yet inspirational tale., A complete portrait... So Much Things to Say calls on many voices to recall the one iconic voice--Marley's., All truegospels are shaped by the accounts of eyewitnesses. Roger Steffens hascollected these accounts and has given us a book of truths complicated by thebending of memory, motive and mystery. The effect is a fresh and renewedaffirmation of Marley's genius, humanity and mystique. This book is a triumphof the storytelling virtuosity of Jamaican people and a testament to the careand glorious obsessions of Roger Steffens., Roger Steffens was embedded on the road with Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1979, interviewing, photographing, witnessing as Bob morphed from a third world superstar to an international champion of human worth and dignity. So Much Things to Say is Steffens' must-read/can't-stop-reading account of Bob Marley's historic career and his indelible achievements., I thought I'd read all there was to know about Bob Marley, but So Much Things To Say offers fresh insights into his life and times, using interviews from some of the main players in Bob's life to illuminate key moments and issues. Steffens accompanies these with a dispassionate commentary, allowing the voices - often surprising, contentious, provocative - to speak for themselves. Riveting., Eyewitness to history, Roger Steffens braids his voice with all the other major players from the Bob Marley story in So Much Things to Say for a gripping, detailed, and penetrating look at one of the 20th century's greatest musicians. Jah lives., Roger Steffens has given us a most indispensable text on the reggae legend. The oral testimonies, from chance encounters to longer reflections from Marley's most intimate confidantes, present a captivating and unfiltered narrative of the man, his music and his world. Fascinating new details abound at every turn making this book a trove for even the most dedicated aficionado. The book is also a remarkable testament to Steffens' four decades of passionate and patient devotion to documenting the life and triumphant career of one of the greatest artists of all time. Absolutely crucial reading!, So Much Things to Say is by far the most important and definitive book written about Bob Marley, therefore in my opinion the best book about Jamaican music. It ranks with Mezz Mezzrow's Really the Blues masterpiece, Mike Gerber's Jazz Jews and Keith Richards' Life. It's beyond a book about music, it's a major ethnology study. Just like the best Mandela or Gandhi or Lennon biographies, it's about mankind on an anthropologic level. It's about identity, culture, pride, spirituality -- it helps us understand who we really are. That's what Bob Marley was all about, and as such his brilliant works stand unparalleled in the music business., If there's such thing as a good addiction, this book is it. For anyone who has taken the time to dig even a little bit deeper into the meaning of Bob's music and life, to get beyond the surface level and often times inaccurate and watered down portrayal of him by the mainstream today, these firsthand accounts will twist your head into a whole new landscape of understanding. Artfully guided by Roger Steffens's expertise and insight, you will come away with a vision of Bob that is REAL, with all the earthly complexities, contradictions, struggle and transcendent truths that complete the multifaceted prism that was Marley's life. For any musical artist, this book will reignite the inspiration and challenge that Marley left us with: to dig deep and recommit to 'who you are and where you stand in the struggle., A landmark of reggae literature that's been 15 yearsin the making. ...This book, together with his collection of photographs called FamilyAcid is [Steffens'] defining masterpiece, and the jewel in his crown.", Jamaican oral history is never simple. Testimony goes from re-collection to re-collective, which brings us as close to the original as nuance will allow. Roger Steffens has expertly navigated this diversity to bring us the journey of the incredible spirit of Bob Marley., Roger Steffens was embedded on the road with Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1979, interviewing, photographing, witnessing as Bob morphed from a third world superstar to an international champion of human worth and dignity. So Much Things to Say is Steffens's must-read/can't-stop-reading account of Bob Marley's historic career and his indelible achievements., Kaleidoscopic... [So Much Things to Say] delves deeply into Marley's music and influences, including his politics and spirituality., Roger Steffens uncorks with remarkable clarity many lifetimes of close personal memories on the evolution of reggae's biggest ambassador. Amazingly, there are few Rashomon-like differing points of view. So Much Things To Say perfectly ferrets out his inherent humanity and complexity while revealing much important information previous biographies were unaware of. Marley's parents bridged two worlds. Steffens' brilliant and concise magnum opus, interjected with his crucial contextualizing, does more than any other book on Bob Marley to showcase the intimate and confounding detail of that tough and troubled tightrope dance. Essential reading for all., Indispensable... A captivating and unfiltered narrative of the man, his music and his world...[and] a trove for even the most dedicated aficionado. Absolutely crucial reading!, All truegospels are shaped by the accounts of eyewitnesses. Roger Steffens hascollected these accounts and has given us a book of truths complicated by thebending of memory, motive and mystery. The effect is a fresh and renewedaffirmation of Marley's genius, humanity and mystique. This book is a triumphof the storytelling virtuosity of Jamaican people and a testament to the careand glorious obsessions of Roger Steffens. , Crucial to the understanding of [Marley] the artist and the man....If you think you know the story of Bob Marley's life and career from existing biographies, you'll be amazed at how much you learn reading this book....Highly recommended!, What emerges [from So Much Things to Say] isn't a different Marley so much as one who feels a bit more human., I thought I'd read all there was to know about Bob Marley, but So Much Things To Say offers fresh insights into his life and times. Steffens allows the voices--often surprising, contentious, provocative--to speak for themselves. Riveting., Majestic....So Much Things to Say offers a riveting portrait--drawn from four decades of interviews with friends, family, and fellow musicians--of the Jamaican music legend., So Much Things to Say . . . is a fitting tribute to the tumultuous life and complex character of the country's favorite son., [So Much Things to Say] narrates the life of Marley from cradle to grave... Steffens has been on the Marley case for decades, and he's a crucial voice in this epic chorus....Illuminating.
Copyright Date
2017
Lccn
2017-013305
Dewey Decimal
782.421646092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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