Marley Brothers, PBS celebrate Bob’s 80th birthday with full concert from Legacy Tour 26 Feb 2025, 10:00 am

In honor of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, his sons—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—came together for The Legacy Tour, marking their first tour as a group in 20 years. More than just a reunion, this tour was a powerful tribute to their father’s music, message, and mission.

Now, fans around the world can experience this historic moment with MARLEY BROTHERS: THE LEGACY CONCERT, premiering February 28, 2025, on PBS (check local listings). An extended version will also be available on PBS Passport.

Featuring both their own music and classics from Bob Marley’s legendary catalog, the concert carries on his vision of love, unity, and revolution.

SETLIST HIGHLIGHTS:
Natural Mystic
Get Up, Stand Up
I Shot the Sheriff
Buffalo Soldier
Jamming
Exodus
One Love …and more!

Check your local listings to tune in throughout the month of March – or on-demand via the Passport app  – and witness the next generation carrying forward the Marley legacy.

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Partners with Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to give out Social Impact Scholarships 29 Feb 2024, 12:32 am

Paramount Pictures has partnered with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to present 10 students pursuing degrees in social justice scholarships in honor of Bob Marley’s legacy. Each student will receive $5,000 to aid them in their educational journey.

The scholarships will be given out to students attending historically black college universities (HBCU). The list of HBCU applications that will be accepted includes Bowie State University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Spelman College, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University of Louisiana.

The foundation will be accepting applications starting on April 1st through April 30, 2024. To apply students can visit cbcfinc.academicworks.com for more information.

The Black House Foundation Hosts Exclusive Atlanta Screening of the Bob Marley; One Love Movie 28 Feb 2024, 8:05 pm

The Black House Foundation has hosted an exclusive screening of the Bob Marley; One Love movie on Febuary 12th. The first screening took place in Atlanta as the first stop on their 2024 road trip.

Founded in 2006, The Black House Foundation is a non-profit organization that “works to expand opportunities within the black media ecosystem.” They have worked closely with the Sundance Film Festival and have hosted numerous panels surrounding black media.

In partnership with Paramount Studios, The Black House Foundation will be screening the Bob Marley; One Love movie in alternate locations in late Spring 2024.

“Bob Marley: One Love,” directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring actors Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, hits theaters worldwide on February 14, 2024. Get tickets today at OneLoveMovie.com.

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie in theaters now 14 Feb 2024, 8:00 am

Nearly 5 years in the making, the feature film biopic ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is finally OUT NOW in theatres worldwide! Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular role, Lashana Lynch as his wife and bandmate Rita Marley, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the movie covers a particularly tumultuous and enlightening period in Bob’s life. Starting with the attempted assassination in December 1976, we follow Bob and his band as they self-exile to England, record the now-iconic Exodus album, and ultimately return to Jamaica in April 1978 for the One Love Peace Concert. In a recent review of the film, The Jamaica Gleaner called it “an instant classic.” Tickets are available now at OneLoveMovie.com

Paramount Provides Grant to Caribbean Designer in Association with ‘Bob Marley; One Love’ Movie 10 Feb 2024, 8:00 am

.post-author a { display: none; } In celebration of the Bob Marley; One Love movie, Paramount Pictures partnered with non-profit organizations Harlem Fashion Row and Icon 360 to present the One Love Fashion Grant. The grant was created with the goal of honoring the legacy of Bob Marley by uplifting and amplifying the under-represented voices within the Black fashion community.

The winner of the grant was IGDALYAH by Igdaliah Pickering. Coming from the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Igdaliah founded IGDALYAH in 2019 after studying fashion design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Igdaliah’s work shows her passion for expressing her cultural heritage through the art of fashion. In the words of Igdaliah herself, IGDALYAH exists to “produce art that challenges the rules of society as we know it.”

A check for $30,000 was presented for IGDALYAH at the New York Fashion Week screening of the ‘Bob Marley; One Love’ Movie. Igdaliah received the grant and was joined on stage by Director Reinaldo Marcus Green.

Green reflected on the evening stating, “Bob carried a heavy burden to give us joyful music…he connects with everybody in every corner of the world.”

“Bob Marley: One Love,” directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring British actors Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, hits theaters worldwide on February 14, 2024. Get tickets today at OneLoveMovie.com.

Over 2,000 Jamaican employed for production of ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie 25 Jan 2024, 10:00 am

In a pre-screening speech at Carib 5 for the Jamaican premiere of Bob Marley: One Love, Brian Robbins, CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon, announced that over 2,000 Jamaicans were directly employed in the cast and production of the movie. He noted, “Everyone at Paramount is so honored to have worked alongside the Marley family to bring this story of Bob’s message of love, peace, and unity to the big screen. We are very proud.”

“We truly could not have done this film without the people of Jamaica. In front of and behind the camera, we were able to employ over 400 Jamaican cast and crew, and more than 1,800 background actors to deliver 25 days of filming on the island,” he continued.

In addition to the production of this major motion picture, which was shot on location in Jamaica and the U.K., Paramount has also made significant investments outside of filming Bob Marley: One Love in Trench Town, Jamaica, the backdrop of Bob’s childhood. “Our partnership with the people of Kingston has resulted in some of our significant local investment ever, centered in the Trench Town community that so graciously welcomed us. This included the construction of an outdoor learning pavilion and security booths at the Trench Town Primary school,” said Robbins.

“Bob Marley: One Love,” directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring British actors Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, hits theaters worldwide on February 14, 2024. Get tickets today at OneLoveMovie.com.

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Builds New Outdoor Pavilion for Trench Town Primary School in Jamaica 23 Jan 2024, 10:00 am

Students and faculty of the Trench Town Primary School in Kingston, Jamaica welcomed a new outdoor pavilion constructed in association with the Bob Marley: One Love movie and Paramount Pictures. Local Jamaican organizations Rosetown Foundation and The American Friends Of Jamaica also contributed to making the project possible. 

The structure was built in the heart of Trench Town, and was dedicated to Colin Keith Smikle. Smikle was the location scout for the film and passed away during the filming of the movie.

The neighborhood of Trench Town played a large role in shaping the music of Bob Marley. It was in Trench Town where Bob started his first group the Teenagers, which later became The Wailers. The Bob Marley: One Love movie filmed in various locations around Trench Town, including Collie Smith Drive, 2nd Street, and 5th Street. The Pavilion is a token of the Marley Family and Paramount’s appreciation for the graciousness of the Jamaican communities that welcomed the production team throughout the planning and filming process. 

“Bob Marley: One Love” is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley. The movie hits theaters worldwide on February 14, 2024. Get tickets today at OneLoveMovie.com.

New ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie Trailer Released 5 Dec 2023, 1:00 pm

Ziggy Marley on Kingsley Ben-Adir Portraying His Father + New Trailer Out TOMORROW 4 Dec 2023, 6:00 am

“To be true to my father, Kingsley Ben-Adir is portraying more than the legend he taps into the human element the emotional side. Half the story has never been told.” @ziggymarley see the new #BobMarley @onelovemovie trailer TOMORROW. #BobMarleyMovie #OneLoveMovie pic.twitter.com/UqZFdY4BGG

— Bob Marley (@bobmarley) December 4, 2023

‘Catch A Fire’ 50th anniversary edition coming November 3rd on vinyl, CD 3 Nov 2023, 10:00 am

CATCH A FIRE, Bob Marley and The Wailers’ seminal first release on Island Records, universally regarded as the album that put reggae music on the global stage, is being re-issued via UMe on November 3rd to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of its original release in 1973. “Slave Driver,” one of the most powerful tracks on the album, will be released as a single, accompanied by remarkable live performance footage recently unearthed from the legendary Edmonton show in England in 1973.

A hugely anticipated new film, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, celebrating the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity, is in theatres on January 12, 2024. Produced by Ziggy Marley, Cedella Marley, and Rita Marley, and with Stephen Marley as the music supervisor, the film tells the inspirational story of how Bob overcame huge adversity to become one of the world’s most revered musical and cultural giants through the power and beauty of his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family, the film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob and Lashana Lynch as his wife, Rita.

Watch the trailer HERE.

CATCH A FIRE is the fifth studio album by Bob Marley and The Wailers and was the first to be released by Island Records UK. The album originally had a limited release and was credited to The Wailers. Housed in a memorable sleeve in the shape of a Zippo lighter designed by graphic artists Rod Dyer and Bob Weiner, CATCH A FIRE’s future versions would feature the classic portrait of Marley smoking a “spliff,” taken by Esther Anderson. From then on, the artist credit was Bob Marley and The Wailers. After touring and recording in the UK with Johnny Nash, Nash’s departure to the United States left the Wailers without enough money to return home. They approached Island founder and producer Chris Blackwell, who advanced them the money for an album and paid their fares back to Jamaica, where they recorded CATCH A FIRE. The album features nine songs, two of which were written by Peter Tosh and the rest by Bob Marley. After Marley’s return to London to present the tapes to Blackwell, the producer reworked the tracks with contributions by Muscle Shoals session musician Wayne Perkins, who played guitar on two overdubbed tracks.

Marking the beginning of the anniversary celebrations will be the unearthing of the “Slave Driver” performance from the Edmonton show in 1973, available on his YouTube page. Fans can enjoy an ensemble of videos over the next few months to mark the release of the 50th-anniversary editions in November.

CATCH A FIRE will be available in two special formats: a 3 x Vinyl LP + 12” set and a 3 CD set, as well as digitally across all platforms. LP1/CD1 features the full final studio recording, LP2/CD2 is the 10-song live album, “Live From The Paris Theatre London,” while LP3/CD3, entitled Sessions, features alternative, extended, and instrumental Jamaican versions of the original album tracks. The additional 12”, available with the vinyl offering, and also included on CD3, features three classic tracks, “Slave Driver,” “Get Up, Stand Up” and “Stop That Train,” recorded live at the Wailer’s legendary performance at the Sundown Theatre in the village of Edmonton, North London. These historic recordings have only previously been available as a bootleg. The reverse side of the 12” has an etched image of the iconic Zippo lighter illustration.

Both LP and CD packages will include a book comprised of classic images of Marley from photo shoots with long-time collaborators Adrian Boot, and Arthur Gorson, who shot images of Bob for two weeks in Jamaica, Dennis Morris, and Neville Garrick. The packages will also include press clippings from the era, while brand new sleeve notes have been written by renowned music journalist and author Chris Salewicz. The formats will utilize both iconic sleeve designs, the original famous Zippo lighter illustration and the later version with Bob smoking a spliff. The D2C offering will be a limited-edition run pressed on colored vinyl.

The album has received enormous critical acclaim, including being listed on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” the second highest placement of the five Bob Marley albums on the list, after the posthumous compilation album Legend. It is also rightly regarded as one of the greatest, most important, and influential albums, across all genres, of all time.

The complete track listing is as follows:

3xLP+12″
LP1 – Studio Album

1. Concrete Jungle
2. Slave Driver
3. 400 Years
4. Stop That Train
5. Baby We’ve Got A Date (Rock It Baby)
6. Stir It Up
7. Kinky Reggae
8. No More Trouble
9. Midnight Ravers

LP2 – Paris Theatre London / 24th May 1973

1. Rastaman Chant
2. Slave Driver
3. Stop That Train
4. No More Trouble
5. 400 Years
6. Midnight Ravers
7. Stir it Up
8. Concrete Jungle
9. Get Up, Stand Up
10. Kinky Reggae

LP3 – Sessions

1. Slave Driver (Jamaican Extended Version)
2. 400 Years (Jamaican Extended Version)
3. High Tide Or Low Tide (Jamaican Alternate Version)
4. Stir It Up (Jamaican Alternate Version)
5. No More Trouble (Jamaican Extended Instrumental)
6. Stir It Up (Jamaican Extra Organ Version)
7. No More Trouble (Jamaican Extended Version)
8. Stop That Train (Working Mono Version)

12″ – Edmonton Sundown May 1973

1. Slave Driver (The Sundown Theatre in Edmonton, England. May 1973)
2. Get Up, Stand Up (The Sundown Theatre in Edmonton, England. May 1973)
3. Stop That Train (The Sundown Theatre in Edmonton, England. May 1973)

3CD
CD1 – Studio Album

1. Concrete Jungle
2. Slave Driver
3. 400 Years
4. Stop That Train
5. Baby We’ve Got A Date (Rock It Baby)
6. Stir It Up
7. Kinky Reggae
8. No More Trouble
9. Midnight Ravers

CD2 – Paris Theatre London / 24th May 1973

1. Rastaman Chant
2. Slave Driver
3. Stop That Train
4. No More Trouble
5. 400 Years
6. Midnight Ravers
7. Stir it Up
8. Concrete Jungle
9. Get Up, Stand Up
10. Kinky Reggae

CD3 – Sessions + Edmonton Sundown May 1973

1. Slave Driver (Jamaican Extended Version)
2. 400 Years (Jamaican Extended Version)
3. High Tide Or Low Tide (Jamaican Alternate Version)
4. Stir It Up (Jamaican Alternate Version)
5. No More Trouble (Jamaican Extended Instrumental)
6. Stir It Up (Jamaican Extra Organ Version)
7. No More Trouble (Jamaican Extended Version)
8. Stop That Train (Working Mono Version)
9. Slave Driver (The Sundown Theater in Edmonton, England. May 1973)
10. Get Up, Stand Up (The Sundown Theater in Edmonton, England. May 1973)
11. Stop That Train (The Sundown Theater in Edmonton, England. May 1973)