Black Uhuru: Pure Mad People Live In This Place
Richard Grabel, Creem, April 1983
WHEN BOB Marley died, there was some loose talk going around about Michael Rose, Black Uhuru's lead singer and songwriter, being groomed to be "the next Marley." Such talk is foolish Marley's background and talent were unique, and combined to create a phenomena that is unrepeatable. But the fact that such talk was going around gives an idea of the importance of Black Uhuru.
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