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"Before The Legend: The Rise Of Bob Marley"

From: Dred-Scott Keyes
Length: 59:30

Produced by Dred Scott Keyes, "Before The Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley", this entertaining and informational interview/music mix with author Christopher Farley looks at the early life of reggae icon Bob Marley. Read the full description.

Prx_bob_marley_small Feb. 6th, 2009 marks the 62nd birthday of Bob Marley. In thise interview/music mix, Dred Scott Keyes speaks with Christopher Farley, author of the best-selling book, "Before The Legend:The Rise of Bob Marley. Farley lays to waste some of the myths surrounding Marley including the fact that his father was neither white nor served as an officer in the British army.

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