The Wailing Wailers

Jamaican reggae band formed by Bob Marley with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer; a key act in bringing reggae to international prominence.

Formed in Jamaica; core early members include Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The provided DeBaser review discusses Burnin' (1973), noting it contains hits "Get Up, Stand Up" and "I Shot the Sheriff" and describes the album as 'the last recorded as a real band' in that review.

A single DeBaser review (rating 3/5) presents Burnin' as containing two major hits but otherwise a collection of similar tracks. The review praises the band's impact while questioning lasting lyrical universality. It highlights Peter Tosh as a notable bandmate.

For:Reggae fans, listeners of classic rock and 1970s music, music critics and students of popular music history