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.
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The Wailers
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Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer finished the albums 'Catch a Fire' and '...
Bob Marley and the Wailers - SE19
The plaque has the Ethiopian/pan-African/Rastafari tri-colours around the edg...
Bob Marley - NW2
From Jamaica Observer: The building ... was home to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, B...
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