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Growing up with the foundation of reggae music, Andrew Tosh as a little toddler was absorbing the talent of his elders, father Peter Tosh, uncle Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley.
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There are things in life that are certain. You know the usual death, taxes and time waits for no man kinda talk. But another thing that cannot be denied is the legacy that a man leaves for his child. This thought is the basis of the new tribute album LEGACY from Andrew Tosh, son of legendary reggae pioneer Peter Tosh . For the uninitiated among you, Peter Tosh was a founding member, along with Bob Marley, Cherry Smith, Junior Brathwaite, Beverly Kelso and Bunny Wailer, of the original Wailers band. The Wailers, from its formation in 1963 to its eventual disbandment in 1974, was responsible for the most poignant music coming from the island of Jamaica even to this day. With noted classics such as ‘Simmer Down’, ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ and ‘Trenchtown Rock’, The Wailers remains one of the most renowned reggae acts globally. After becoming a solo act, Peter Tosh and his music became symbols of rebellion and albums: LEGALIZE IT, EQUAL RIGHTS and WANTED DREAD AND ALIVE serve to reflect Peter’s seemingly militant stance. However in one of his more reflective moods, Peter produced one his most loved songs by his fans worldwide. Appearing on his last studio album release NO NUCLEAR WAR, ‘Lessons In My Life’ speaks philosophically about things he has realized about life and the people in it. This song is especially prophetic as it was released only weeks before Peter’s untimely death at the hands of a former friend. Fast forward to 2010, and Peter’s son Andrew’s celebration of his father works in the form of LEGACY. Andrew has not only chosen ‘Lessons In My Life’ as the lead single from the album but also has recruited the voice of Kymani Marley to help him deliver the message of the song to the people. This is significant as it features for the very first time, the offspring of Peter Tosh and Bob Marley collaborating on a track together. And what a track it is. Andrew, fusing some of the elements of the original track with his updated interpretation, really got the tone of the song right with his vocal delivery. Kymani aptly controls the second verse only after expertly intertwining his voice with Andrew’s in the first verse. The track itself features the use of the congo drum, guitar and at certain instances, the violin. If fans of the original Peter Tosh offering listen closely they will hear a sample taken from the original song. This song is a very worthy tribute from Andrew to his late father and if the rest of the album was produced with such care and dedication then the world will surely once again say ‘Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)’. As you can see Andrew Tosh is carrying on his father’s musical legacy with even the potential to take it to new heights in the new millenium. Hopefully he remembers that as a part of a legacy...He is sharing dreams and trying to changing humanity for the better. These are types of legacies that should never die
Biografi
Son of legendary Jamaican music icon Peter Tosh, Andrew Tosh has received his second Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album category for his new acoustic tribute album, LEGACY. Tosh was previously acknowledged by the Recording Academy for his album Make Place For The Youth (1989).
Released in September to critical acclaim, LEGACY actually featured on the homepage of digital music mega store ITunes for several weeks after its release. Co-produced with Handel Tucker and Dawn Simpson of Box 10 Ent Group Inc, LEGACY features ten of Andrew’s favourite songs from his father catalogue including ‘Creation’, ‘African’, ‘Pick Myself Up’, ‘I Am’ featuring Andrew’s uncle Bunny Wailer, of the original Wailers and the lead single from the album ‘Lessons in My Life’ which also features the talent of Kymani Marley. This was a significant track as it features for the very first time, the offspring of Peter Tosh and Bob Marley collaborating on a song together.
News of the 2011 Grammy nomination put Andrew in a thankful mood. “It is an awesome feeling to be nominated within itself. I am not even focusing on winning (the Grammy) but to be nominated among the six makes me feel like a winner already.” Andrew explains. Andrew Tosh currently hard at work on his new album entitled I to I to be released in the first quarter of 2011.
Lokasi Sekarang
Kingston Jamaica
Manajer Umum
Dawn Simpson
Agen Pemesanan
Andrewtoshbookings@gmail.com
Hubungan Media
box10entertainment@gmail.com
Artis yang Kami Juga Sukai
Stephen Marley, Damien "Junior Gong", Ziggy Marley
Pengaruh
Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Bob Marley, Chris Blackwell. Joe Higgs, Lee Scratch Perry,
Situs Web
Sumber : http://www.facebook.com/pages/ANDREW-TOSH/134831879877024
http://www.myspace.com/andrewtosh/
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