By Barry Vincent
Year: late 1975-1976
Place: Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica.
This exciting period came to an abrupt finale when my immigration application for permanent residence in the US was successful and I was on a plane to New York. The singer I write about above was Bob Marley. A couple years later (1979-81),
I was attending Berklee Of Music (Boston, Massachusetts, USA) Bob Marley and the Wailers were in town. I went over to the Hotel where they were staying. I got in his room but it was crowded with people.
BARELY standing room and after making eye contact and realizing that Bob did'nt recognize me, I left. It's understanable. I only hung in the Marley camp for maybe 6 months or less and on the road things are fast moving.
After a while it get's like a blur. You meet lots of people and cover lots of territory. Bob Marley and the Wailers certainly did. Those were not small tours!
By that time they had a full schedule. I knew Bob Marley as a regular guy. He became a Legend. It WAS a great experience and I remember those times vividly.
Bob basically put Reggae Music on the global map and his music and merchandise continues to sell today.
I just read that a new hotel 'Marley resort' is open in the Bahamas. Amazing this music business!
If you are a Reggae music lover, then you will want to hear my forthcoming CD, which is in production at the moment. No promises but I'm hoping it will be out in 3 months, even though I will release a single or two before that. If you leave your contact details (email address) HERE, I will contact you when it is ready. The feedback is appreciated. Barry Vincent.
I'm in the studio every day trying to meet my deadline. Thanx for visiting Funkyguitarist.com and come back soon. Barry Vincent
