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Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live at the Roxy, Hollywood, California, May 26, 1976 - The Complete Concert Audio CD

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Bob Marley & The Wailers Band: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Title: Live at the Roxy, Hollywood, California, May 26, 1976 - The Complete Concert
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Release Date: 2003-06-24
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Introduction 2: Trenchtown Rock 3: Burnin' & Lootin' 4: Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) 5: Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) 6: I Shot the Sheriff 7: Want More 8: No Woman No Cry 9: Lively Up Yourself 10: Roots Rock Reggae 11: Rat Race 12: Positive Vibration [#] 13: Get Up Stand Up/No More Trouble/War [#]

Marley at his greatest!
I highly recommend this live album, if you don't know which Bob Marley album to get, this is the one. This is probably one of the best Bob Marley albums out there! Lots of great tracks especially the 24 minute Get up, Stand up/ No More Trouble/ War. .


Hit me with music
While you may take comfort in the simplicity of Legend, you are missing the urgency of his message, the vibrancy of his music, and the grace and charisma of his presence. Casual Marley fan, take note.

This perfect performance of some of Marley's best material - Trenchtown Rock, Burnin' And Lootin', Them Belly Full, Rebel Music, Want More, Rat Race, No More Trouble, and Lively Up Yourself - ALL curiously omitted from the well-known greatest hits compilation, is presented with full flavor here. The small, intimate, smokey club helps to provide a sound recording that puts you right on top of the music with an unfiltered listen into the rich texture of Marley's music. This, in my opinion, is what separates this show and recording from other Live Marley releases, such as Live! and Babylon By Bus.

Although this show may feel relatively laid back, dont be fooled. The urgency of his music and vibrancy of his music creeps up and bites you. At the same time, dont worry. When it hits you, you feel no pain.


Live At The Roxy
The album contains the full concert of the Marley and the Wailers at the Roxy in Hollywood back in 1976. Bob Marley & The Wailers-Live At The Roxy *****

Live at the Roxy just might be even better than Babylon by Bus if you can believe it. This being one of his most celebrated concerts, Live At The Roxy is a must have for any true Wailers fan.

This contains what is the definitive version of 'No Woman, No Cry. ' This is the version you hear on the radio and on your Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers (New Packaging) collection. What is most impressive about this set though is that it is comprised of some of their lesser known work, but at the same time it is some of their strongest work. 'Burnin And Lootin' is among the groups top songs, and here they play with such passion and piss an vinegar that it makes you wonder if the original version of Burnin' can hold a candle to it. 'Lively Up Yourself' and 'Roots, Rock, Raggae' are the two biggest highlights here though transforming to of The Wailers greatest numbers into an uplifting live experience.

Live At The Roxy is among the greatest live albums of all time. It is a great album for Wailer fans the world over. Even the casual fan will enjoy this, as it is great for a long hot summer night listen. Live At The Roxy is essential.


I Was There!
But combined with the fact that almost 100 tickets went unsold (see last paragraph for story) making the already tiny Roxy (400+ capacity) seem empty, and the fact that the small lodge (available to those who were in the "Roxy Club") was full of celebs, Linda Blair, Eric Clapton, Warren Beatty, John Lennon, Ringo - on and on, made this the most spectacular show. Okay I won't dilly dally - I attended this concert and I have seen all the greats play - Doors, Hendrix, Dylan and even Black Sabbath debut concert at the Whisky (incredible). I hope Bob appreciated the high quality ganja that filled the room and may have helped to make this the most incredible musical concert (party?) that may have ever taken place in rock history. If I could relive one concert this would be it.
I arrived at the Roxy ticket office the morning the tickets went on sale and I was third in line. The first in line bought 4 tickets; the second guy in line bought the remaining 96 tickets sold to the public. I asked him what was up and why he bought all the tickets and could I buy some. He said he worked for Troy Tickets. So I went to Troy and bought some tickets. The night of the concert, shortly before the doors opened I saw the scalper with a huge wad of tickets: It appears that back in 1976 the fan base could not search out tickets to a concert that was barley promoted. So there he was with all those unsold tickets and I would estimate that the overwhelming majority of the tickets in his hand went unused that night, as the floor was half full. Karma. Can you imagine walking by the Roxy that night and someone handing you a free ticket to what may have been the world's best concert experience? It probably happened to several people. I was also at the Santa Barbra County Bowl concerts. The last one is available in DVD - Highly recommended.
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A True Live Album
The songs and the energy of this album is amazing. Simply put, I bought this for "Trenchtown Rock". This is one of the few live releases that make you feel like you are out in the crowd.

This CD is very dynamic as well. . . if you love Bob then buy it, if you are new to Bob, this is a great compliment to the Lengend collection released after his death.

One thing is for certain, this album must not be missed.


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