Title: No plaque for Bob Marley

source:camden new journal

Excerpt: ENGLISH Heritage turned down a request to erect one of its famous blue plaques to Bob Marley’s former home in Bloomsbury.

Excerpt: But it was revealed yesterday that when an unnamed proposer asked for English Heritage to follow suit and use their own blue plaque scheme to honour Marley, the conservation body proved reluctant.

A panel of experts said research showed it was difficult to link the No Woman No Cry musician to any one property in the capital.

Excerpt: “The panel noted with regret that despite the undertaking of a considerable amount of historical research, no primary evidence had been found that irrefutably connect Bob Marley with a building in London that was suitable for commemoration,” the minutes said.

Title: Marley Sculpture Erected at UTech

source:jamaica information service

Excerpt: The University of Technology (UTech) on Monday (February 6), unveiled a sculpture of late Reggae icon, Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, at its Papine campus in St. Andrew.

Excerpt: The unveiling of the Bob Marley sculpture coincided with the 67th anniversary of the late Reggae exponent’s birth, and was one of two pieces formally presented to UTech. The second was a sculpture, dubbed: “People’s Organism”, designed by Jamaican artist and Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) alumnus, Warren Buckle.

Excerpt: The Minister also commended UTech’s input in the undertaking through, among other things, facilitating its erection in the Caribbean Sculpture Park. She urged the institution to build on the Marley legacy by ensuring that students have an outlet for “putting their talent to work”.

“As we confront the challenges in our fiscal space, we must reflect on the need to put in place, systems to bring greater prosperity to our people, especially our young people, and unearth the fire in them that drives them to reach higher and to do more. We must learn from the achievements of Bob Marley to, first, believe in our culture, and then invest in its capacity to transform our lives and create wealth among our people,” she asserted.

Title: The Grammy Museum: Bob Marley, Messenger

source:the grammy museum

Excerpt: On May 11, 2011, The GRAMMY Museum debuted a new exhibit, Bob Marley, Messenger. Housed on the Museum's second floor, the exhibit focues on Bob Marley as a private, spiritual man, as a powerful performer who used his lyrics to give a voice to the disenfranchised and as a legend who has inspired legions of fans in the 30 years since his death. Bringing together more than 40 diverse artifacts, rare photographs and more, the exhibit features items from the private collection of the Marley family.

Title: Weeklong Tribute to Bob Marley

source:ew.com

Excerpt: Starting on Monday, May 9, the musical guests on Late Night will all tip their (giant, dread-covering) hats to reggae legend Bob Marley in honor of the 30th anniversary of the great one’s passing.

Excerpt: “Big up Jimmy Fallon for honoring the memory of my father,” said son Ziggy, who will also spend time on the couch discussing his father’s legacy with Fallon. “Much respect.”