Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire (2000)
The Wailers, featuring the legendary Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, became the most influential band in the history of Reggae music. "Catch a Fire," their first Island album, released in 1973, introduced them to an international rock audience. The principal figures in the creation of the album tell the story of how this record was designed to "cross-over." The program features a unique interview and performance with Bunny Wailer, rare archive interviews with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and contributions in words and music from many of those who performed, Rare home movies of the Wailers in Jamaica, unseen footage lots more.
Director: Jeremy Marre
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 11, 2000
Cast
- John Bundrick - Self
- Rita Marley - Self
- Peter Tosh - Self
- Bunny Wailer - Self
- Bob Marley - Self
- Chris Blackwell - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Reggae Vibration: Peace and Love
Keywords
reggae, bob marley & the wailers, jamaican reggae band, 'catch a fire'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire about?
- The Wailers, featuring the legendary Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, became the most influential band in the history of Reggae music. "Catch a Fire," their first Island album, released in 1973, introduced them to an international rock audience. The principal figures in the creation of the album tell the story of how this record was designed to "cross-over." The program features a unique interview and performance with Bunny Wailer, rare archive interviews with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and contributions in words and music from many of those who performed, Rare home movies of the Wailers in Jamaica, unseen footage lots more.
- Who directed Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire?
- Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire was directed by Jeremy Marre.
- Who stars in Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire?
- Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire stars John Bundrick, Rita Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Bob Marley, Chris Blackwell.
- How long is Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire?
- Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire?
- Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire is a Documentary, Music film.
- What are the themes of Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire?
- The themes of Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire include: Reggae Vibration: Peace and Love.