Plaque

Bob Marley - NW2

Erection date: 8/9/2012

Inscription

The third world's first superstars Bob Marley & The Wailers lived here in 1972.
Federation of Reggae Music
Brent Council

From Jamaica Observer: The building ... was home to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny 'Wailer' Livingston, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett and his brother Carlton Barrett in 1972. They were in England doing promotional dates with American soul singer Johnny Nash.

Site: Bob Marley - NW2 (1 memorial)

NW2, The Circle, 15

See also Brent.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Bob Marley - NW2

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The Wailers

Reggae Band. Originally formed by Bob Marley, Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh...

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Bob Marley

Robert Nesta Marley, singer, lyricist and Rastafarian icon. His reggae songs ...

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Bob Marley - NW2

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Brent Council

London Borough. Formed from the Municipal Boroughs of Wembley and Willesden o...

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Federation of Reggae Music

Music Company. Their activity is recorded as supporting activities to perform...

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