bunny wailer
Born in 1947, Bunny Wailer, or rather Neville Livingston, was born and raised in Kingston and grew up with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. As young teenagers the three began to learn instruments and playing in a band under the guidance of Joe Higgs, developing in the world-class reggae group The Wailers. With extremely strong tenor vocals, Bunny was first used with harmonies, but did, on occasion, sang lead on tracks such as “Sunday Morning” and “Dancing Shoes”. Signed to Island Records in 1972, The Wailers were propelled to stardom with a huge global fan-base.
Leaving the group in 1974, Bunny pursued his solo career and built up his own record label, Solomonic. “Blackheart Man”, an album released by Island Records for Bunny, became one of the most acclaimed reggae-based albums. Bunny is also responsible for writing “Electric Boogie” which became an international dance hit for the I-Three lead singer, Marcia Griffiths.
Bunny Wailer released the Hall of Fame on RAS Records in 1976 as a tribute to Bob Marley, which eventually won him his third Grammy award. Highlighting Bunny’s enormous talent, it was noted to be extremely honourable and beautiful in content.
Recommended Bunny Wailer CD’s:
Liberation – 1990
Blackheart Man – 1976
Hall of Fame – 1996