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Bob Marley/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer a broad range of questions on reggae music, its history, and the religious and social factors that have influenced its development in Jamaica and elsewhere. I also have a similarly broad knowledge base for old school Punk Rock (circa 1976-1982).
Experience in the area
A performing musician for 20 years, I have traveled extensively in Jamaica and England as well as the USA, always with an eye and an ear for music.
Publications
In the early 80s I conducted interviews and wrote for numerous underground music magazines: Paranoia, Flipside, etc. More recently I have written about sports for Bartcop.com
Awards and Honors
American Academy of Poetry Award (1984)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Shaezeen | 01/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much Mr Miner :) ..... |
| Jo Lyn | 03/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. I do mainly want to ..... |
| Stefaan | 11/08/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick replay, very helpfull! ..... |
| Clivia | 09/07/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for answering my ..... |
| Gloria | 07/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Miner; Thank you so much for ..... |
Recent Answers from Grant Miner
2012-03-26 Bob marley:
Greetings to the Parish of Saint Andrew! Your question is a difficult one to answer. There is no question that Bob's music is as heartfelt as any music I have ever heard. Rather than write a long essay
2012-02-01 Bob Marley:
Risimati, Sorry for the delay in answering your question, I had internet problems. Norval Marley never left Jamaica. He died in Kingston in 1955, when Bob was about 10 years old. While some sources
2012-01-27 protest poetry in songs:
Shaezeen, I normally don't answer homework questions and I'm not a Damien Marley expert. Your question was so polite and well stated, however, I'll try to help. Poetry uses words to make us see things
2010-11-10 Bob Marley:
Izzy, It's a stretch but let's try this: Bob Marley was a devout Rastafarian. Rastafarians believe in the divinity of Haile Selassie. Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia when (wait for
2010-11-07 Bob marley acetate:
Wow! That is pretty cool. Unfortunately I have no idea what it might be worth. I suggest you send the picture to one of the rare record appraisers on the internet like forevervinyl.com or vinylweb.com
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