The Original Wailers

many of Marley’s legendary musicians have now re-formed under the title of The Original Wailers. It was these celebrated musicians who gave Marley the platform for his explosive brand of roots rock reggae, and audiences will be delighted to learn that the magic and commitment’s still there all these years later.

Keyboard play Earl “Wyra” Lindo first joined the Wailers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1973, at the time when the Wailers’ debut album for Island Records, Catch A Fire, was released. “Wya” has played on classic records by Bob, Peter and Bunny, as well as the Abyssinians, Dennis Brown and others, including Taj Mahal. Guitarist Al Anderson joined the Wailers a year later, just prior to Natty Dread becoming Marley and the Wailers’ breakthrough album in the US. It was Al’s playing on hits like “No Woman No Cry” that first alerted rock fans to the Wailers’ music, and lent Marley’s songs their international appeal during his career. Bob Marley enrolled singer/ guitarist Junior Marvin in the Wailers during sessions for the Exodus and Kaya albums. A former rock artist, his solos on tracks like “Waiting In Vain”, “The Heathen” and “Jammin” have proven unforgettable, confirming him as one of reggae’s premier instrumentalists.

Junior, Al and “Way” toured and recorded with Marley until his death in 1981. This places them among the rare few- the only true torchbearers of his legacy- which they memorably helped to create. Now The Original Wailers, with Junior handling all lead vocals, promise to recreate musical history as they continue to spread the message of “One Love”.