Reggae Sunsplash II, 1979
Photos and more from Bob's appearance at the Reggae Sunsplash II music and arts festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Rastaman Arrives
Bob and crew arrived at the festival on the day of their performance.
Bob Marley in his VW Bus in Montego Bay (1979-07-07)Bob Marley: Legend
Bob Marley at Reggae SunSplash in Montego Bay, Jamaica (1979-07-07)Bob Marley: Legend
Bob Marley in Montego Bay before Reggae Sunsplash, (1979-07-07)Bob Marley: Legend
Beach Party
On the day of the performances, the festival hosted a party for artists and fans at a beach nearby.
Jacob Miller and Bob Marley at Sunsplash Beach party (1979-07-04) by Adrian BootBob Marley: Legend
Bob Marley at Reggae Sunsplash (1979-07-07) by Adrian BootBob Marley: Legend
Bob Marley at Reggae Sunsplash Beach Party Mo-Bay (1979-07-07)Bob Marley: Legend
Bob Marley at the Reggae Sunsplash Beach Party in Montego Bay. (1979-07-07) by Adrian BootBob Marley: Legend
Sound Check
Many showed up to see Bob sound check before his set, with dozens on stage.
Showtime
Bob & The Wailers delivered a powerful set of reggae, including classics like "Get Up Stand Up," "Jamming," "No Woman No Cry" and more on July 6, 1979.
Bob Marley live at Reggae Sunsplash in Montego Bay, Jamaica. (1979-07-07) by Peter MurphyBob Marley: Legend
He also gives concertgoers a special sneak previous of the then as of yet to be released "Ambush In The Night" from the upcoming Survival album!
Bob Marley with his sons Ziggy and Stephen at Reggae Sunsplash II (1979-07-07) by Adrian BootBob Marley: Legend
Sons Ziggy and Stephen joined Bob and band on stage for the show closer, "Exodus."
Bob Marley live at Reggae Sunsplash (1979-07-07) by Peter MurphyBob Marley: Legend
Bob Marley & Joseph Hill of the group Culture. 1979 (1979-07-07) by Kate SimonBob Marley: Legend
Heading Out
Bob, Ziggy, Stephen (not pictured) and crew were mobbed by fans as they try to exit the festival grounds after the show.
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