Group    From 1963 

The Wailers

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: Caribbean Islands

Reggae Band. Originally formed by Bob Marley, Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh. Renamed Bob Marley and the Wailers, and then after Marley's death became known as the Wailers Band.

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

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The Wailers

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Bob Marley - NW2

From Jamaica Observer: The building ... was home to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, B...

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