BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - Hammersmith Odeon, London - June 1976 (Flac)

 

The Rastaman Vibration tour took place on a much larger scale than the previous year. The group played in halls and theatres and a top ten album placing reflected the growing popularity of the group.

Another line-up change saw Donald Kinsey and Earl 'Chinna' Smith on lead guitars replace Al Anderson. They contributed to a live sound that was more laid back with a greater rhythmic groove. Marcia Griffiths returned to the I-Threes, joining the largest touring group so far. 

Like the previous US tour, the early dates again covered the North Eastern states of the USA with a visit across the border to Canada. From Minneapolis on 13 May, 1976 the tour continued into new territory with dates in Missouri, Texas and Colorado before finishing in the golden state of California. Six days later they began their first real tour of Europe. 

These recordings are from the Hammersmith Odeon residency, there is no further information on which tracks were played on which date between the 15th and 18th of June.

Impressive sound quality on this recording, though there are some variances, possibly due to different shows. There are some abrupt endings and the recordings could be improved with a little work. 

'Crazy Baldhead' and 'Bend Down Low' included here were performed infrequently on the tour.

Bob Marley & The Wailers
Tuesday, June 15 to Friday, June 18, 1976
Hammersmith Odeon
London.

Source Info: Rough Mixes > In-House Cassettes

Notes:
The In-House Cassettes originally belonged to the late Denise Mills of Island Records and was purchased from an estate sale a few years ago. Thanks to the BMW collector who made the purchase and to 'Dubwise' for
the transfer.

1. Rebel Music (3 O' Clock Roadblock) (5:41)
2. Crazy Baldhead (5:18)        
3. Want More (6:41)            
4. Roots Rock Reggae (4:11)        
5. Positive Vibration (4:32)        
6. Rat Race (5:33)            
7. Bend Down Low (4:08)            
8. Medley: Rat Race/War/No More Trouble/
   Get Up Stand Up (15:24)        

(Time: 51:28)        

The Band:
Bob Marley: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
The I-Threes (Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths): Backing Vocals
Tyrone Downie: Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Earl "Chinna" Smith & Donald Kinsey: Guitars
Aston "Family Man" Barrett: Bass
Carlton Barrett: Drums
Alvin "Seeco" Patterson: Percussion

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Note: The artwork is from the circulating recording attributed to June 16, 1976