Bob Marley.

I've tinkered with a post about Bob Marley for a few days now. I've been listening recently to Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's remastered digital versions of Exodus and Catch A Fire, and am loving the fat sound quality and chest thumping bass (especially with the ESS AMT-1Bs). The music outstanding, a master class in modern reggae. Universally meaningful lyrics from a true poet, righteous playing, and excellent production... all in abundance.

I was lucky enough to see Bob Marley live at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in 1978 (Tower Of Power opened the show), a stop on his 'Kaya' Tour (recorded for Babylon By Bus), and will never forget it.