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Today is Bob Marley Day in Toronto

Alan Cross 2 Comments

Why today and not, say, April 20th?  Because February 6 is the agreed-upon date for Bob’s birthday (There’s some fogginess of this, +/- 2 days.  Surprise.)

The proclamation goes like this:

WHEREAS…the impact of his humanitarian efforts had throughout the world highlighted the direct relationship between music and advocating the greater good of mankind.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Rob Ford, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim February 6, 2013 as Bob Marley Day in the City of Toronto.

No doubt there will be a run on snacks later today.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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2 thoughts on “Today is Bob Marley Day in Toronto”

  • There's a natural mystic blowing through the air; If you listen carefully now you will hear.

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  • iamsuperdan
    February 7, 2013 at 2:23 am
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    And across the city of Toronto, white guys lit up fat ones thinking it made them cool.

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