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Don Taylor was reggae superstar Bob Marley's manager from 1975 until Marley's death from cancer in 1981. Taylor's memoir Marley and Me: The Real Bob Marley Story details this period, as well as Taylor's own life, which in many ways parallels Marley's.
Nov 16, 1999 · Sometimes compared to the boxing promoter Don King or Elvis Presley's manager "Colonel" Tom Parker, Taylor was a shrewd entrepreneur who learned his trade with various American rhythm'n'blues...
Feb 15, 2024 · What made Don Taylor take a bullet for Bob Marley in a 1976 assassination attempt? Did he survive the shooting?
In the aftermath of this assassination on the reggae star’s life, Marley, his wife Rita and manager Don Taylor was injured in the attacked. Still, despite the shooting and his injuries, Marley showed up and performed at the Smile Jamaica concert.
Today, we turn our spotlight to Don Taylor, the enigmatic manager who propelled Bob Marley and the Wailers from local stars to global reggae icons. His story, one intricately woven with ambition, hustling spirit, and unwavering loyalty, offers a glimpse into the complex ecosystem that nurtured reggae's international rise.
Oct 4, 2020 · In 1976, on the 3rd of December, at his residence of 56 Hope Road, Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt mostly by his manager, Don Taylor, been a barrier between him and assassins.
Mar 5, 2024 · The event that sets in motion both the action and ethical dilemmas of One Love is the shooting of Bob, his wife Rita and manager Don Taylor at his home and studio on December 3rd, 1976,...
May 3, 2021 · Taylor officially became Marley’s manager in 1974 when Island Records was preparing to release Natty Dread, his first album for the company without Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer.
Jan 1, 2001 · Only one man knows the real truth. That man is Don Taylor, Bob Marley's manager, friend and confidant. Now, in this astonishing and brilliantly written book, Don Taylor tells: How he and Bob were shot down and left for dead by gangsters wielding Uzi submachine guns.
Marley's wife, Rita, was shot in the head in her car in the driveway. The gunmen shot Marley in the chest and arm. His manager, Don Taylor, was shot in the legs and torso. Band employee Louis Griffiths took a bullet to his torso as well.
