Bob Marley may be regarded as the reigning monarch of reggae music, but it is imperative to recognize the profound impact and legacy of Peter Tosh. Not only did he pen some of The Wailers’ earliest and most iconic hits, such as “400 years”, “Get Up, Stand Up” and others but he also played a pivotal role in shaping the group’s musical and spiritual development, having taught Bob Marley how to play the guitar and influenced the band’s embrace of Rastafarianism. Furthermore, Peter Tosh was a trailblazer in his own right, as he was the first popular reggae figure to sign with a major label, Columbia Records, and to publicly advocate for marijuana legalization through his groundbreaking album “Legalize It”. This was years before Bob Marley became synonymous with cannabis culture. It is high time we give Peter Tosh the credit and reverence he deserves for his enduring contributions to reggae and cultural history.
Absolutely!!!! I viewed a couple of his interviews and his depth, intellect, insight and foresight are unparalleled. Jamaica must celebrate this man at the same level as Bob Marley.
@Pizzarillara There is no competition between Peter and Bob. Bob is crowned King of Reggae. Peter is crowned Emperor of Reggae. So let it go and leave out the comparison. Blessed love to Peter Tosh The Emperor of Reggae♥️💛💚🖤
Deep down in Jamaica close to Mandeville Back up in the woods on top of a hill There stood an old hut made of earth and wood Where lived a country boy named Johnny B Goode He never learned to read or write so well But he could play his guitar like ringin' a bell yell Said go, go Johnny! Johnny be good tonight! Said go, go Johnny! Johnny B. Goode He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack Sitting in a tree in the railroad track Old engineer in the train sitting in the shade Strummin' with the rhythm that them drivers made People passing by would stop and say Oh my oh my what the boy can play Remover anúncios Said go, go Johnny! Johnny be good tonight! Said go, go Johnny! Johnny B. Goode Mama said son you gotta be a man You gotta be the leader of a reggae band People coming in from miles around To hear you play until the sun goes down Boy someday your name will be in the lights Saying Johnny B Goode tonight I said go, go Johnny! Johnny be good tonight! Said go, go Johnny! Johnny you better be good Said go, go Johnny! Johnny be good tonight! Go, go Johnny! Johnny B. Goode
Tosh was Sweet, and pure Sunshine Rebel Legalize it was my first Tosh LP. And I'm still Grooving to his music Today! Thank you Peter Tosh. Timeless , coming in Hot. Reggae is the best pure sound of all time. Nothing comes close. One Love
One of the mystical video I have ever seen....it begins with the demonstration of all the elements of the universe and if you are keen you can testify to what am saying...I also appreciate his vivid description and how he generally pass his message across...Peter Tosh him not dead he's still alive through his inspirational music. He's a time being. 1/11/2023
He is from my parish..only child for his beautiful mother...Icon..legend..greatness..never got his recognition while he was here...so here goes PETER TOSH..OHHHHHH BOMBOCLAATTTTTT...YEAH...BLESSED LOVE ALL....A MAN WHO USED HIS MUSIC TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE FOR HIS PEOPLE...LISTEN TO HIS VOICE....😢😢😢😢😢..I HOPE YOU SING BREDDA...JAH RASTAFAR I AND I..EVER LIVING EVER FAITHFUL..WALK GUD..
Rapaz quando eu era pequeno minha vizinha fazia festa nos anos 80 e sempre que saía esse reggae a galera ficava agitada dançando eu me arrepiava até hoje nunca esqueci tempo bom que não volta mais e ela minha vizinha faleceu este ano de 2023 só lembranças agora piter tosh grande lenda do reggae.
The original "Johnny B Goode" was done by Chuck Berry. But, Peter Tosh's version opened the door for reggae to be widely accepted, and he, and Bob Marley certainly paved the way for today's Reggae artists to enjoy the global pheonomenon that tge genre has become! Rip Chuck Berry, Bob Marley, and of course......The late, great Peter Tosh! Gone but never forgotten. #Reggae_roots_&_history_101 #Dj_Tiz #That_Sound_Barbarian_outta_South_jamaica_queens #Southside_Affair_in_da_air
Best cover, all genres all-time!! Peetah number one! Everything about this song is impeccable...according to the man imself, he heard the song as a yout and never intended to cover it...what a legend and prophet.
As a kid, when I first saw this, Peter on the unicycle coming up over the horizon is still picture perfect to this day for me. It was great timing when the guitar solo started and probably amongst the best guitar solo in reggae period.
