Bob Marley ‘One Love Peace’ Concert Made History 37 Years Ago

This day 37 years ago, history was created by reggae icon Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley when he headlined the star-studded One Love Peace concert. The mega concert was held in Kingston, Jamaica at the National Stadium during the height of a bitter political conflict that had divided the country. Dubbed the most famous reggae concert in the world, the One Love Peace concert remains a highlight in the life of Marley and his country. The nation came together in hopes of a breakthrough that would bring back the unity, love and peace it had once known.

On April 22, 1978 in front of a crowd of more than 32,000 people from every branch of society Marley took the crowd on the musical experience of a lifetime. The crowd filled every seat and overflowed to the football field of the stadium. Those in attendance of the momentous event were surrounded by a heavy presence of armed soldiers and police. Jamaica was in the midst of the most deadly period of political bloodshed and violence the country had ever witnessed.

A Peace Committee had been formed including rival members of both political parties in an attempt to bring solace. Music has   … click HERE to continue reading