Chris Blackwell went on a visit to Jamaica and it was Chris who made an offer of a contract because he recognised the colossal pulling power of Bob Marley and the Wailers, but it was Lee "Scratch" Perry's genius that came to the rescue because it was he who hand picked the musicians from his in-house band the Upsetters to perform as Bob Marley's backing group in the studio; the Barrett brothers top guitarists were once members of Lee Perry's Upsetters Band linked up with Bob Marley to form the Wailers group! Robert Nester Marley a rather powerful but intangible figure that was acclaimed by many as a mystical redeemer. Bob Marley himself had no doubt that he was that of great stature in mind, body and spirit as he declared by stating: "Maybe it's a fool say dat! But when me know facts me can say. My music will go on and live forever! | | Chris Blackwell knew of Bob Marley and The Wailers, Chris Blackwell also knew that they were the best and most successful group in island of Jamaica! As soon as Bob and The Wailers signed for Chris Blackwell's Island Records Company, Chris Blackwell offered the group a deal unheard of in the Jamaican recording industry's history! The Wailers were given an advanced £80,000.00 to make an album. Blackwell had heard the Wailers Group’s demo tape recordings and he was indeed, very impressed with what he heard! |
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