Included here is an article published in the Daily Mirror on Monday June 26, 1978 regarding the fact that Bob Marley and the Wailers were actually banned from performing in London because of violence, muggings, and robberies that occurred around the Rainbow Theatre shows during July 1977. The interview took place during rehearsals for Marley’s appearance on Top Of The Pops to perform “Satisfy My Soul.” During the interview he discusses leaving music to become a farmer.
In the interview, Marley refers to England as “prejudiced and old-fashioned.” He is thoroughly unimpressed with the fact that they are relegated to performing at the New Bingley Hall in Staffordshire, a venue which holds only 8,000 guests.
Many thanks to my good friend and regular contributor Fred at http://voiceofthesufferers.fr for sharing this story with the blog.
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