New Bob Marley Biography
19 Mar 2012
Marley, the new
Bob Marley documentary by Kevin Macdonald, has opened to great reviews at the SXSW and
Berlin Film Festivals. Hailed by film critics as 'the definitive biography of the
reggae legend',
Marley features
concert footage, interviews with Bob's friends and family, and photography by Kate
Simon, author of Genesis limited edition
REBEL MUSIC.
'Kate Simon has always been one of my favourite
photographers. She captures intimate moments that we have never seen.'
-
Cedella Marley
Kate Simon is indeed the definitive Bob Marley photographer.
She shot such legendary performances as the 1978 One Love Peace Concert, and The
Wailers at The Lyceum in 1975 where 'No Woman No Cry' was recorded; took the
iconic cover of
Kaya; and captured Bob
in candid moments from 1975 until his death in 1981. These photographs, and
over 400 more, are presented for the first time in
REBEL MUSIC: a celebration
of the life and legacy of Bob Marley. Eric Clapton, Steven Van Zandt and Patti
Smith have contributed to this book, as well as ex-Wailers Junior Marvin and
Family Man Barrett, Island Records' founder Chris Blackwell, and members of the
Marley family.
Photo © Kate Simon
