The group that took reggae to the world was originally formed by Bob Marley,
Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer and went through numerous line-up and name changes
before achieving global superstardom. Strongly influenced by the singer Joe
Higgs, they began their recording career with producer Coxsone Dodd in their
hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, releasing their first single, “Simmer Down”, in
1963 (though Marley had already released two solo singles). It went to Number 1
in Jamaica and the Wailers were on their way. Further local hits followed with
“It Hurts to Be Alone” and “Lonesome Fe...