Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire

Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire

6.5

2000-04-11

The Wailers, featuring the legendary Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, became the most influential band in the history of Reggae music. "Catch a Fire," their first Island album, released in 1973, introduced them to an international rock audience. The principal figures in the creation of the album tell the story of how this record was designed to "cross-over." The program features a unique interview and performance with Bunny Wailer, rare archive interviews with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and contributions in words and music from many of those who performed, Rare home movies of the Wailers in Jamaica, unseen footage lots more.

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Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire

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The Wailers, featuring the legendary Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, became the most influential band in the history of Reggae music. "Catch a Fire," their first Island album, released in 1973, introduced them to an international rock audience. The principal figures in the creation of the album tell the story of how this record was designed to "cross-over." The program features a unique interview and performance with Bunny Wailer, rare archive interviews with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and contributions in words and music from many of those who performed, Rare home movies of the Wailers in Jamaica, unseen footage lots more.

Released

2000-04-11

Runtime

60

Director

Jeremy Marre

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Music

Language

English

Production

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    John Bundrick

    John Bundrick
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    Rita Marley

    Rita Marley
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    Peter Tosh

    Peter Tosh
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    Bunny Wailer

    Bunny Wailer
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    Bob Marley

    Bob Marley
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    Chris Blackwell

    Chris Blackwell