Jamaica, UK: Bob lived here

JT at the Caribbean Beat weblog notes the addition of a plaque honouring reggae superstar Bob Marley to London's list of blue plaques designating landmarks associated with well-known figures: “It's been an interesting week for reggae in London, as officialdom takes a sudden new interest in the music. On Wednesday, the city mayor Ken Livingstone sponsored a “reggae summit” to start a discussion on how the early Jamaican reggae stars and sound system operators influenced the music and lifestyle of London and other British cities.

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