50 years ago today, Bob Marley and the Wailers released “Rastaman Vibration.” This self-produced 8th album arrived 18 months after “Natty Dread” and 5 months after “Live!”. This LP became the Jamaican band’s commercial breakthrough in the States, reaching #8 Billboard, boosted by several singles like “Roots Rock Reggae” “Positive Vibration” + “Rat Race.” Reviews are excellent. Bob was 31. Fun facts: Cover design by Neville Garrick. Early editions featured an image of Bob on a
