Why did Bob Marley Make No Woman No Cry?
Why did Bob Marley Make No Woman No Cry?
As he laid in his room on First Street in Trench Town, Vincent 'Tata' Ford heard the cry of a mother whose son had been arrested and charged with gun possession. Her wailing taunted Ford, and it would ultimately become inspiration for Bob Marley's No Woman, No Cry, of which he is co-author.
Who is Bub Marley?
Upon returning to Jamaica that October, Marley re-formed the Wailers with Livingston and Tosh, releasing "Bend Down Low" on their own short-lived Wail 'N' Soul 'M label; at this time all three members began devoting themselves to the teachings of the Rastafari faith, a cornerstone of Marley's life and music until his ...
When did Bob Marley record No Woman No Cry?
No Woman, No Cry
| "No Woman, No Cry" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Bob Marley and the Wailers | |
| Released | 25 October 1974 |
| Recorded | 1974 |
| Studio | Harry J. Studios, Kingston, Jamaica |
Why did Chris Ofili Make No Woman No Cry?
The painting is Ofili's tribute to Stephen Lawrence. Ofili was inspired by the dignity of Stephen's mother, Doreen Lawrence, in the face of her personal tragedy. He also intends it to be seen as a more general portrayal of melancholy and grief.
