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About this photograph
This photo was taken in the Trenchtown neighborhood of Kingston, Jamaica.
Arthur Gorson shot a series of images of Bob Marley in his home country of Jamaica while on assignment for the groundbreaking Rolling Stone article, “The Wild Side of Paradise.” The article finds Marley and his band roaming around Kingston, and documents the start of Jamaican-bred reggae seeping into the popular consciousness. That year, Marley and his band were embarking on their first European tour and recorded their first album for Island Records, Catch a Fire, at Harry J’s studio in Kingston. Only a few months later, Marley would release the album Burnin’ as a solo artist, which included the song “I Shot the Sheriff,” one of the many songs that would go on to define his career & legacy.
Print sizes and edition
8" x 10" - Open Edition
11" x 14" - Limited edition
16" x 20" - Limited edition
20"x 24" - Edition of 50
30" x 40" - Edition of 10
Print type
Archival pigment print
Paper type
FujiCrystal Artisan archival paper
Signature
Hand signed by photographer in ink or graphite
About the photographer
Arthur Gorson is a renowned photographer and filmmaker known for his iconic photographs of Bob Marley and his work with acclaimed directors like Guillermo Del Toro and Tony Scott. Gorson's Marley photographs have graced album covers and been featured in "Rolling Stone" and various books. He has produced numerous music videos for artists such as Damian Marley, Stevie Nicks, and Iron Maiden, as well as commercial projects for major brands. Gorson's work has earned international recognition, including awards from the Cannes Film Festival, MTV, and the RIAA.
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