The Wailers Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Their Iconic Album Legend This Summer
- by Asia Willis
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Write a comment Reggae music has never stopped evolving but for millions of people from around the world it’s still defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers. It’s been their heartbeat rhythms that have inspired so much of what’s followed since, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the “one-drop” reggae sound.
The world's most iconic reggae band The Wailers are currently touring the US, performing the prominent album Legend in its entirety. As they infiltrated reggae music to the world outside of Jamaica, its birth place, The Wailers celebrate their 30th anniversary of the album Legend. Named by Time Magazine as the "Best Album of the 20th Century" and #46 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Legend is also the best selling reggae album of all time, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide.
The Wailers have consistently toured for the past 40 years, and in doing so, have been keeping the legacy of Bob Marley alive. They are the most successful reggae group in history, having sold over 250 million albums worldwide and played to an estimated 25 million people around the world. They have left an indelible mark on modern music. After touring in South America, Russia, Middle East, and Europe, The Wailers are eager to bring their good vibrations to festivals and venues across the country this summer.
Formed in the late sixties, The Wailers have created an extraordinary body of work and their music can be heard in every corner of the world today. Original members included Bob Marley and his vocal partners Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, alongside the ground-breaking rhythm section of the Barrett brothers, Carlton on drums and Aston “Family Man” on bass. Today, Aston leads the band as it continues its worldwide campaign to promote peace, love and equality through the message of reggae and Rastafari.
The Wailers Tour Dates
| Monday, July 7 | LC Pavilion | Columbus, OH |
| Wednesday, July 9 | Common Ground Music Festival | Lansing, MI |
| Thursday, July 10 | Majestic Theatre | Madison, WI |
| Friday, July 11 | Englert Theatre | Iowa City, IA |
| Saturday, July 12 | Grassroots Music Festival | Council Bluffs, IA |
| Sunday, July 13 | Taste of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Tuesday, July 15 | Stewart Park | Roseburg, OR |
| Wednesday, July 16 | Miners Foundry Cultural Center | Nevada City, CA |
| Thursday, July 17 | Saban Theatre | Beverly Hills, CA |
| Friday, July 18 | Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV |
| Saturday, July 19 | Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater | Oceanside, CA |
| Sunday, July 20 | The Coach House | San Juan Cap., CA |
Wailers Lineup:
Aston "Family Man" Barrett - Bass
Audley "Chizzy" Chisholm - Guitar
Keith "Coach" Sterling - Keyboards
Basil "Bennow" Creary - Drums
Melvin "Rasmel" Glover - Rhythm Guitar
Cegee Victory - Back Vocals
Dwayne "Danglin" Anglin - Lead Vocals
Aston Barrett Jr. - Organ
Kevin "Yvad" Davy - Lead Vocals
Aston "Family Man" Barrett - Bass
Audley "Chizzy" Chisholm - Guitar
Keith "Coach" Sterling - Keyboards
Basil "Bennow" Creary - Drums
Melvin "Rasmel" Glover - Rhythm Guitar
Cegee Victory - Back Vocals
Dwayne "Danglin" Anglin - Lead Vocals
Aston Barrett Jr. - Organ
Kevin "Yvad" Davy - Lead Vocals
THE WAILERS CELEBRATE
THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ICONIC ALBUM
LEGEND
THE BAND HIT THE ROAD IN THE US PERFORMING
THE ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY
INCLUDING SONGS - IS THIS LOVE, NO WOMAN NO CRY, THREE LITTLE BIRDS,
BUFFALO SOLDIER, GET UP, STAND UP, ONE LOVE
I SHOT THE SHERIFF, WAITING IN VAIN, REDEMPTION SONG AND MORE!
ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS TO SEE THIS SUMMER
THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ICONIC ALBUM
LEGEND
THE BAND HIT THE ROAD IN THE US PERFORMING
THE ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY
INCLUDING SONGS - IS THIS LOVE, NO WOMAN NO CRY, THREE LITTLE BIRDS,
BUFFALO SOLDIER, GET UP, STAND UP, ONE LOVE
I SHOT THE SHERIFF, WAITING IN VAIN, REDEMPTION SONG AND MORE!
ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS TO SEE THIS SUMMER
THE WAILERS AT THE TASTE OF CHICAGO
Petrillo Music Shell
Chicago, IL 60604
SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014
Performance at 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014
Performance at 3:00 PM
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