Kaya Tour, 1978

Photos and other memorabilia from the Kaya Tour

Bob Marley & the Wailers Kaya Tour Program (1978)Bob Marley: Legend

Madison, Wisconsin

On May 25, 1978, Bob Marley & The Wailers performed two shows at the Orpheum Theater.

Bob Marley live at the Orpheum, Madison,WI, 1978-05-25, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley & the Wailers featured on the Orpheum Theater marque., 1978-05-25, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Boston, Massachusetts

Bob performed at the Music Hall on June 8, 1978. During the concert, Bob let a fan film this show on his Super 8 camera, which the family later released as Easy Skanking In Boston 78. Watch the video from the concert below.

New York City

While in NYC, Bob stopped off at the Waldorf Astoria for a special ceremony on June 15, 1978. The ceremony honored him with a United Nations' Peace Medal after inspiring a moment of unity that brought together the leaders of Jamaica's rival political parties earlier that Spring at the One Love Peace Concert.

Bob Marley live at Madison Square Gardens during the Kaya Tour (1978-06-17)Bob Marley: Legend

Bob Marley & The Wailers headlined the historic Madison Square Garden in Manhattan on June 17, 1978.

Before heading on tour again, Bob stopped by the BBC in London for a special performance of "Satisfy My Soul" on England's "Top of the Pop" TV show.

Bob Marley backstage during the Kaya Tour (1978)Bob Marley: Legend

Backstage before the band's first European show of the Kaya Tour in England on June 22, 1978.

Bob Marley live at New Bingley Hall, Stafford, UK (1978-06-22)Bob Marley: Legend

Stafford, UK

Bob Marley & The Wailers kicked off the European leg of the Kaya tour at the New Bingley Hall in Stafford, England.

Bob Marley Live at the New Bingley Hall, Stafford, UK, 1978-06-22, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley live at the New Bingley Hall in Stafford, UK, Peter Murphy, 1978-06-22, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley live at New Bingley Hall, Stafford, UK, Peter Murphy, 1978, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley live at the Paris Pavilion, Paris during the Kaya Tour (1978-06-26)Bob Marley: Legend

Paris, France

Bob performed a three-night sold-out show at the Paris Pavilion from June 26-28, 1978.

Bob Marley arrives in Ibiza (1978-06-28)Bob Marley: Legend

Ibiza, Spain

Bob played in Spain for the first time ever at the Plaza del Toros on the island of Ibiza on June 28, 1978. Between soundcheck and showtime, Bob was interviewed for Spain's "PopGrama" TV program. Watch the footage below!

Bob Marley and the I Threes at the Greek Theater (1978-07-21) by Gai TerrellBob Marley: Legend

Stockholm, Sweden

Bob with the I Threes (the band's vocal trio) performed at Gruna Lund on June 30, 1978.

Bob Marley at the Roskilde festival Kaya Tour (1978-07-01)Bob Marley: Legend

Copenhagen, Denmark

Live at the Roskilde Festival on July 1, 1978.

Bob Marley live at the Hortens Festival - Kaya Tour (1978-07-02)Bob Marley: Legend

Horten, Norway

Bob Marley & The Wailers headlined the Horten Festival on July 2, 1978.

Bob Marley at Soundcheck at Ahoy Hallen, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Kaya Tour (1978-07-07)Bob Marley: Legend

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Live at the Ahoy Hallen on July 7, 1978. This concert was later mastered and included as part of the deluxe reissue of the Kaya album.

Bob Marley Live at Ahoy Hallen, Rotterdam, NL, 1978-07-07, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley Sound Checks at Ahoy Hallen, Rotterdam, 1978-07-07, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley being interviewed backstage during the Kaya Tour, 1978, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley being interviewed at the Ahoy, Rotterdam, NL, 1978-07-07, From the collection of: Bob Marley: Legend
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Bob Marley live at the Greek Theater, Berkeley - Kaya Tour (1978-07-21)Bob Marley: Legend

Berkeley, California

At the Hearst Greek Theater in Northern California on July 21, 1978.

Bob Marley with Peter Tosh at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank - Kaya Tour (1978-07-24)Bob Marley: Legend

Burbank, California

Bob found Wailers member Peter Tosh in the crowd at the Starlite Bowl Amphitheater and called him on stage for a special performance of "Get Up Stand Up." It was the last time they would ever perform live together on July 22, 1978.

Bob Marley at the Candy Store Club, Hollywood during the Kaya Tour (1978-07-25)Bob Marley: Legend

Los Angeles, California

Bob attended an after party at the Candy Store nightclub on July 1978.

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