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BOB MARLEY IN THE TOP 5 GLOBAL ICON IN A CNN INTERNATIONAL POLL on 28th August 2010, 5:37 pm
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THE late Bob Marley has been listed as a top-five global
icon in a CNN International poll released yesterday, affirming
the popularity of the late Reggae star.
The US-based news agency stated that the Jamaican-born
musician's status was so large that he embodied a musical
form and religion.
"No performer personified Reggae and Rastarianism more than Bob Marley,
a musical inspiration for millions. Responsible for bringing
together warring factions in Jamaica, its small wonder he was
honoured with a state funeral," stated CNN in a poll conducted
by Icon, its new arts and culture programme. Each month, Icon
selects a list of arts and culture icons from a different field.
US pop singer Michael Jackson topped the list with votes
nearing 100,000 according to CNN. He was followed by the UK
group The Beatles, Chinese pop star Leslie Cheung, Elvis Presley
of the US and Marley. Apart from Jackson, the votes for each
artiste were not revealed. The poll which was open for a month
selected 20 global artistes from which voters could choose.
The field included Bob Dylan, Gilberto Gill, Juanas, Khaled,
Miriam Makeba, Youssou N'Dour, Ash Bhosle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,
The Rolling Stones, Oum Kalsoum, James Brown, Aretha Franklin,
Madonna, Celia Cruz, and Teresa Teng.
Currently, Marley tops the iTunes reggae albums chart in 18
of the 22 listed country markets indicating that 30 years after
his passing his relevance remains. Additionally, the Marley
machinery will shortly release a 30th anniversary of his final
concert entitled Live Forever. This definitive Marley album,
special double CD in eco-friendly packaging is a limited regional
release which becomes available through Tuff Gong Distribution
on September 23.
icon in a CNN International poll released yesterday, affirming
the popularity of the late Reggae star.
The US-based news agency stated that the Jamaican-born
musician's status was so large that he embodied a musical
form and religion.
"No performer personified Reggae and Rastarianism more than Bob Marley,
a musical inspiration for millions. Responsible for bringing
together warring factions in Jamaica, its small wonder he was
honoured with a state funeral," stated CNN in a poll conducted
by Icon, its new arts and culture programme. Each month, Icon
selects a list of arts and culture icons from a different field.
US pop singer Michael Jackson topped the list with votes
nearing 100,000 according to CNN. He was followed by the UK
group The Beatles, Chinese pop star Leslie Cheung, Elvis Presley
of the US and Marley. Apart from Jackson, the votes for each
artiste were not revealed. The poll which was open for a month
selected 20 global artistes from which voters could choose.
The field included Bob Dylan, Gilberto Gill, Juanas, Khaled,
Miriam Makeba, Youssou N'Dour, Ash Bhosle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,
The Rolling Stones, Oum Kalsoum, James Brown, Aretha Franklin,
Madonna, Celia Cruz, and Teresa Teng.
Currently, Marley tops the iTunes reggae albums chart in 18
of the 22 listed country markets indicating that 30 years after
his passing his relevance remains. Additionally, the Marley
machinery will shortly release a 30th anniversary of his final
concert entitled Live Forever. This definitive Marley album,
special double CD in eco-friendly packaging is a limited regional
release which becomes available through Tuff Gong Distribution
on September 23.
