DVD Review: Bob Marley The Legend Live (B+)

Bob Marley: The Legend Live (2003)
Starring Bob Mob Marley & The Wailers
MPAA: UR
Grade: B+

Review by Bobby Nashville

Talk about a big surprise - this one came out of nowhere and floored me. I am one of those guys that always liked Bob Marley and I even have a couple CDs of his (Legend and the masterpiece Exodus). However I never really realized how mesmerizing he was live until I saw this film. Needless to say, if you are a fan, you need to get a copy of this.

Bob Marley: The Legend Live is a live concert film of Bob Marley & the Wailers from his last recorded show, at Santa Barbara County Bowl, on November 25th, 1979. The group is solid, all the hits are there (Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, need I even go on) and the sound is impeccable. Marley's performance here seems to slowly build, as he focuses early on getting the groove on the right track. As the evening grows, the band finds its pace and builds into a crescendo. Fantastic concert, and thank god this was recorded.

If you are interested in reggae music, I can't think of a better place to start than this concert film. If you are a serious reggae fan, you probably already have Bob Marley: The Legend Live in your collection. If not, go get it!

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