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Natty Dread — Bob Marley & The Wailers
Well supported
Natty Dread (1974), the first album credited to Bob Marley & The Wailers after Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer departed, pairing roots-Rasta themes with Island's international reach as Marley became a global star.
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- Confidence
- Well supported
- Sources
- David Katz, Solid Foundation; Island Records; Discogs.
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Marketing Marley as a rock star: global ambassador or commodified rebel?
One side
A global ambassador for reggae
The other
A commodified rebel image
Two documented readings of the international marketing that positioned Bob Marley alongside rock acts: as making him a global ambassador for reggae and Rastafari, or as commodifying a rebel image for foreign consumption. Neutral framing; no verdict.
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