Why Bob Marley's Original 'Natty Dread' Title Got Scrapped
Between the release of the 'Knotty Dread' single and Bob Marley's 1974 album, Island changed the title. That didn't sit well with everyone.
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Between the release of the 'Knotty Dread' single and Bob Marley's 1974 album, Island changed the title. That didn't sit well with everyone.
Exactly 30 years ago, a galaxy of cutting-edge R&B, hip-hop and reggae artistes poured into Montego Bay for an explosive, made-for-television concert that took place at the then Wyndham Rose Hall Beach Hotel (now Hilton Rose Hall) in the St James capital. The event was called Motown Soul by The Sea and it took place just before Christmas, on December 13 and 14, 1990. It was primarily a lavish performance platform for the greatest black label of all time that was celebrating its 30th anniversary. Motown was enjoying a strong roster of new talent who were producing hit records. There was a resu...