The Wailers Spark Up Interest In Reggae With Catch a Fire - Music History - Calendar Event of The Day

 

1973 The Wailers, led by Bob Marley, release their fifth studio album, Catch a Fire. The first album on their new label, Island Records, it makes Marley and the Wailers international recording stars and brings reggae music to the forefront. Read the full story   More Events:   1982 David Crosby is busted for freebasing cocaine, leading to a downward spiral that winds through the Dallas County Jail.   1962 The Beatles begin their legendary stint at the new Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany. Performing three to four hours a night for 48 days (with only one day off), the group logs a total of 172 hours of performance. When they return to England, they're already stars with a recording contract.   1965 The Beatles win their first Grammy Awards, taking Best New Artist and Best Performance by a Vocal Group for "A Hard Day's Night." Record of the Year goes to "The Girl From Ipanema" by Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto.   See More Events   Click here for the previous post