A1 Roadway, Jamaica • December 5, 1999
innocent criminals
Ben Harper and JP Plunier
Sangster International Airport
12/1/2009
9/1/2009
Montego Bay, Jamaica • December 5, 1999
6/14/2005
Oracabesa, Jamaica • One Love • December 3, 1999
During rehearsal on Friday, the evening before the show,
Jimmy Cliff, with the aid of the Marley Family,
were trying to soundcheck Babylon System.
And while Jimmy didn’t remember many of the words -
and subsequently had to be fed the lyrics – it mattered not,
he sang them as if he’d known them since time began,
with such strong passion and deep sorrow -
It is still one of the most prolific musical moments in my life.
Playing with the Wailers, Nyabinghi Drummers, and the I-Threes
it was a performance that would never be repeated,
for the gig version on Saturday was average;
and unfortunately didn’t make the final edit for television or DVD.
4/11/2005
Oracabessa, Jamaica • James Bond Beach • December 4, 1999
In keeping with the red, gold and green;
here’s a black and white picture I took of Ziggy Marley
backstage at the One Love: Bob Marley All-Star Tribute
in Jamaica, December of 1999.