Throughout Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and America, Bob Marley represents far more than just the musician who translated spiritual and political beliefs into hypnotic, hard-hitting songs such as "Get Up, Stand Up," "No Woman, No Cry," and "Jammin'." Marley was born in rural Jamaica and reared in the mean streets of Kingston's Trenchtown; his ascent to worldwide acclaim, first with The Wailers--Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingstone--and later as a solo artist, is a riveting story of the spiritual awakening of a uniquely talented individual.Now, for the first time, a symphony of voices has joined...

Rightly called the saddest story in rock 'n' roll history, this Creedence biographynewly updatedwith stories from band members, producers, business associates, close friends, and familiesrecounts the tragic and triumphant tale of one of America s most beloved bands. Hailed as the great American rock band from 1968 to 1971, Creedence Clearwater Revivalcaptured the imaginations of a generation with classic hits like Proud Mary, Down on the Corner, Green River, Born on the Bayou, and Who ll Stop the Rain. Mounting tensions among bandmates over vibrant guitarist and lead vocalist John Fogerty s...