Throughout Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and America, Bob Marley represents far more than just the musician who translated spiritual and political beliefs into hypnotic, hard-hitting songs such as "Get Up, Stand Up," "No Woman, No Cry," and "Jammin'." Marley was born in rural Jamaica and reared in the mean streets of Kingston's Trenchtown; his ascent to worldwide acclaim, first with The Wailers--Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingstone--and later as a solo artist, is a riveting story of the spiritual awakening of a uniquely talented individual.Now, for the first time, a symphony of voices has joined together to offer perspective on one of this century's most compelling figures. Dealing with Bob Marley as a man and myth, from his "rude boy" teens to international fame and his tragic death at the age of thirty-six, Every Little Thing Gonna Be Alright then explores the larger picture, examining Marley as the spokesman for Jamaica's homegrown religion of Rastafarianism, as a flash point for the pressure cooker of Jamaican politics, and his unique status as the first pop musical superstar of the so-called "Third World." "A great read for casual readers and longtime fans." -- Library Journal August 2004 "An intriguing collection...absolutely fascinating...Every entry tells the reader something of interest." -- Goldmine 12/10/04 "Offers a rich variety of angles on the Marley legend." -- Relix August 2004 "Often illuminating...never dull or boring." -- Nashville City Paper 8/13/04 "Readers will be both entertained and informed. This book will definitely hold the attention of music lovers." -- Kliatt January 2005 "This book clearly demonstrates that Robert Nesta Marley was and is an enigma." -- Dirty Linen February / March 2005 Hank Bordowitz is the author of the critically acclaimed Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival and editor of The U2 Reader: A Quarter Century of Commentary, Criticism, and Reviews . He lives in the exurbs of New York City. Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day.