Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend

The classic Marley album, the one that any fair-weather reggae fan owns, Legend contains 14 of his greatest songs, running the gamut from "I Shot the Sheriff" to the meditative "Redemption Song" and the irrepressible "Three Little Birds." Some may argue that the compilation shortchanges his groundbreaking early ska work or his status as a political commentator, but this isn't meant to be definitive, it's meant to be an introduction, sampling the very best of his work. And it does that remarkably well, offering all of his genre-defying greats and an illustration of his excellence, warmth, and humanity. In a way, it is perfect since it gives a doubter or casual fan anything they could want. Let's face it, the beauty and simplicity of Marley's music was as important as his message, and that's captured particularly well here. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Anderson Guitar Alvin Patterson Percussion Aston Barrett Guitar (Bass), Percussion Barry Diament Engineer Bob Marley Guitar (Rhythm), Producer, Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals, Guitar, Percussion Bob Marley & the Wailers Performer Bunny Livingston Bongos, Conga, Vocals Carlton "Carlie" Barrett Percussion, Drums Chris Blackwell Producer Donald Kinsey Guitar Earl "Chinna" Smith Guitar (Rhythm), Percussion, Guitar Earl Lindo Percussion, Vocals (Background), Keyboards Errol Brown Producer Joe Higgs Percussion Judy Mowatt Vocals (Background) Junior Marvin Guitar, Vocals (Background) Marcia Griffiths Vocals (Background) Peter MacKintosh Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Piano Rita Marley Vocals (Background) Rob Fraboni Engineer Steve Smith Producer The Wailers Producer Touter Piano, Organ Tyrone Downie Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)