Bob Marley: Better Off Dread plus Madison Square Garden 1980

As we continue to share with you articles documenting the life of Bob Marley, I am pleased to report that I finally got my hands on a near-mint copy of the Smash Hits issue which was published on August 7, 1980.  

The interview occurs just one month prior to The Wailers’ two-night billing with The Commodores at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  As many of you know, it is reported that The Wailers draw a larger crowd as an opening act than do The Commodores as the headliner.  An audio recording and review of one of the shows is included here. 

I will continue to share rare interviews and press clippings throughout Bob’s birthday week.  Check back tomorrow for another gem!  Enjoy!