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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.
Feb 15, 2024 · What made Don Taylor take a bullet for Bob Marley in a 1976 assassination attempt? Did he survive the shooting?
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...
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.
Feb 19, 2024 · Production notes for One Love state that Rita (portrayed by Lashana Lynch in the film), Bob, his manager Don Taylor and the band's assistant Louis Griffiths were all injured in the...
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.
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.
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Jan 1, 1995 · After outlining the parallels between his and Marley's youths, Taylor details his experiences as Marley's manager from 1975 to 1981, including the late 1976 assassination attempt on the musician in which Taylor was seriously wounded.
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Jan 1, 1994 · 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.
Since Bob Marley died in 1981, the myths and legends which surround his life have continued to grow. Only one man knows the truth. Marley's confidante and manager Don Taylor, tells the real story behind Marley.
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