The 19 October 1944, make 78 years, nation in Grange Hill, in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, Winston Hubert McIntosh, better known in the world as Peter Tosh, rastafari, reggae musician, human rights defender and cannabis legalization activist, in times where prohibition was the global norm.
This new birthday of this great musician, that left an indelible mark on world reggae to this day, coincides with another important event in the history of reggae which is the beginning of the anniversary celebrations 50 from the albums Catch a Fire Y Burnin’, both of The Wailers and the last ones recorded by the original trio composed of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh y Bunny Wailer.
Although Catch a Fire was released in April 1973, Its recording was made in October 1972, makes exact 50 years, while Burnin’ It was released just on a day like today, a 19 October, but of 1973.
“Celebrating my father's birthday is always the highlight of my year”, He said Niambe Tosh, daughter and executive of Peter Tosh Legacy and Brands, to the middle DancehallMag.
Tosh's daughter added to the post that “this year is particularly important, since I just found out that Burnin’ was launched on this special day in 1973. As a founding member of The Wailers, Peter Tosh's contributions to this iconic trio will always be recognized and remembered. 19 October”.
Niambe Tosh He also maintained that “instead of singing Happy Birthday, yo, along with many fans, we will sing the powerful verses of ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ in celebration and awareness”.
The relevance of Burnin’ Y Catch a Fire
Burnin’ It was the last album recorded by the original Wailers and is considered as one of the best albums in history, well in 2003 held the position 319 in the magazine list Rolling Stone of the 500 best albums of all time and maintained the same position in an update of the chart. 2012.
Likewise, in 2007 the album was added to the National Recording Registry of the United States Library of Congress for its historical and cultural importance, while the single “Get Up, Stand Up” entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Meanwhile, Catch a Fire It is also considered by specialized critics as one of the best reggae albums in history and He also entered the Hall of Fame, although in 2010.
Magazine Rolling Stone ranked this album in the number 123 on your list of 500 best albums of all times of the year 2003, passing to the position 126 on the revised list of 2012, the second highest placement for a reggae album, only surpassed by Legend, that occupied the position 46.
Celebrations will last for a year
Returning to the celebrations, this celebration for 50 years of the two aforementioned albums will last for the next 12 months, according to the renowned music executive Maxine Stowe, Who was the producer that participated in the compilation of the two editions? “deluxe” of both albums in 2001.
One of the initial points of the commemoration will be a filmed performance by the tribute group, Wailers Trio, at Harry J Studio and Kingston, the studio where part of these two iconic albums were recorded, among many others.
“We are trying to get the group back in front of the world as a unit. It is a recognition of the place and experience where these recordings were first made.”, I say Stowe.
“The event is organized as a recognition that the album Burnin’ was released on Peter Tosh's birthday”, the producer emphasized, who further stated that the momentum of this anniversary 50 of both albums will be to take advantage of the brand The Wailers for the shared benefits of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh y Bunny Wailer.
