Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire (2000)

  • NR
  • 04/11/2000 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h

Overview

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.

Jeremy Marre

Director

Cast

John Bundrick's headshot

John Bundrick

Self
Rita Marley's headshot

Rita Marley

Self
Peter Tosh's headshot

Peter Tosh

Self
Bunny Wailer's headshot

Bunny Wailer

Self
Bob Marley's headshot

Bob Marley

Self
Chris Blackwell's headshot

Chris Blackwell

Self

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