One-on-One with Al Anderson Bob Marley's legendary guitarist - Part 1 | Talkertainment

[@GhanaWebTV]

Stay tuned for part 2 of Al Anderson's interview, to be published mid-January 2025.

[@richardfletcher178]

Thanks for the notification and the interview with Al.

[@terencedrakes5291]

Al Anderson's guitar solo at the Lyceum for 'No Woman No Cry' is a truly beautiful piece of art and to think that it was done impromptu - magical. I'm glad he's speaking his truth - his knowledge of the political landscape of that era, Bob himself and the band's life in and out of the studio... you're a treasure Brother Al. Your fire is still blazing and we appreciate the warmth and light. Selah

[@HenryNji-go5ls]

Al Anderson is a living legend. I really appreciate him for the solo his played for no woman no cry

[@tafimutekwe2855]

Al Anderson is still looking really good after all these decades of sterling musicianship. Naturally ageless! A real legend whose biography should be compiled when he is still alive. A moving encyclopaedia too of twenty-first century music.

[@ColinHuie]

One of the most genuine and knowledgeable descriptions of Bob Marley and Wailers i have heard brother your story said it all nothing fake in your portrayal of the Wailers.

[@dirtydave2691]

Such a gentleman and a fine musician. My son spent 4 months in Ghana in 2015. He loved your country so much the Ghana Army made him an honorary tribal chief.

[@coolruler8856]

This video just popped up on my startup page , I was about to watch Soccer 😅. I encountered this Cat when I lived in LA , I think it was 1996 . He always drove a rental Car , had long Dreads & came by where i worked. One day I bought a Bob Marley 4 cd collection at a Yard Sale to jam at the crib , because I missed the Caribbean & had been here for 3yrs . I was reading the liner notes while listening to some tunes & saw a photo of Al Anderson with Bob Marley in an elevator in London . I asked him about the photo when I saw him a few days later & he told me how he linked up with Bob . He signed it & I still have it . This brought back some memories , what a classy guy man .

[@ronkali5365]

Finally got to watch the entire interview..one of the few that got to play with Bunny,Peter & Bob..He i think is the last standing that got to play with them. if i am not mistaking.If this is so then we need more Al Anderson...Cannot wait for part 2

[@richardfletcher178]

To learn that Redemption Song was written by Earl "Wiyah" Lindo...What a significant revelation!!

[@ronkali5365]

RITA did the Wailers terrible,she knew many songs were written by band members not Bob.They should have been getting royalties. It's a lesson anyone forming a band learned from now

[@richardfletcher178]

Thanks for the info.

[@timothywhitt8517]

Was it true?

[@ronkali5365]

@@timothywhitt8517 Was what true ?

[@timothywhitt8517]

@@ronkali5365 Redemption song was not written by Bob. Anderson makes himself suspect with many of his comments.

[@kofiboateng1241]

You know this is one of the best interviews I have listen to as a big fan of B. Marley. Growing up and even up till this day he's music has shaped my life. Bob's music will never die. AL has really provided us an sight what Bob's was in person. I have seen Bob's sons all in numerous of Reggae concerts and they continue to carry on he's legacy. What a great human being to walk the face of this earth.

[@9691dapper]

I could listen to this ageless brother speak for hours. He has a great calming vibe and comes across as very genuine.

[@kingalpha_1st]

Al's sound will live forever with Reggae music

[@rogermansour6085]

Great interview with Al Anderson. Him and Junior Marvin are two underrated guitarists in the Rock world. They are never mentioned. Babylon by bus is the best Bob Marley live album. Also Survival and Uprising are great albums. It's a shame Bob did not include them in the song writing and when he passed away the musicians got nothing. Also Rita Marley got most of the money after years of court battles since Bob left no will. Thanks for a great interview Evangelist Roger Mansour former manager of Junior Braitwaite from the original WAILERS

[@faygayle9505]

She gets all she is Bob Marley lawful wife and they were together from nothing

[@mangoyacho]

I'm only 6 minutes in and I am so captivated! What an amazing conversation/interview! My goodness, Mr Anderson's story is very eye opening and what is so fascinating is that for the first time I get to hear of the background story of the music that shaped our youth. Thank you GhanaWebTV and Mr Anderson!

[@rtee4086]

Black American music had a very big influence in Jamaica from the early 1950's onwards, For example, The wailers modeled their singing harmony style on the Impressions, They also cover some of the Impressions songs, People, Get ready/One Love, keep on moving, And other songs, Curtis Mayfield was a pioneer in bringing social consciousness to black music both in America and Jamaica. As a Jamaican, I've always admire Brother Al Anderson's Playing, At 75 years old now, from my teens I was listening to the Wailers before they began playing instruments. great video,

[@tafimutekwe2855]

In fact Curtis Mayfield (lead singer with The Impressions before hie sterling solo career) was affectionately referred to as "the king of reggae" (who never sang reggae but his influence on the "who is who of 60's to 80's Jamaican musicians" was really deep.)

[@ColinHuie]

@@rtee4086 The only copy the Wailers ever did was the music of Curtis Mayfield and the impression as you said People get Ready ' and 'I'am still Waiting' that was group they idolizes. Peter Tosh as a solo Artist did a copy of 'Johnny Be Good' but that was it Curtis Mayfield was a Jamaican Idol in the sixties

[@WadjilaCherokeeX]

Most enjoyable interview thanks. Will look out for part 2

[@raffaelrameh14]

Finally someone did the right questions to a legendary Wailer. Can't wait to see the part 2. When will it be released? Thankfully

[@fius10456]

2nd week in January 2025. Will send you the link when it's released.

[@raffaelrameh14]

@@fius10456 much respect to Ghana, from Brazil, big up yourself my bredren

[@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912]

Great to see Al. He was so entertaining on these live shows. Looks very healthy and sounds like it too. Jah bless PS: this should of been longer. I had to literally watch it twice. Great job though

[@GhanaWebTV]

Part 2 will be published in mid-January 2025. Stay tuned.

[@mathewsotieno1422]

He is in good shape❤

[@tarnueable]

Simply Fascinating! Thanks Al!! And thank you David!!

[@dee8263]

Al is a fantastic guitar player. Check Peter Tosh's Live & Dangerous intro. Al is blazing

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

Fantastic. One love from Canada

[@amyrevere8982]

Thanks to the Al Anderson, this great American guitarist and songwriter that contributed so much to Bob Marley and the Wailers Band!!! Still going strong today!! Thanks Al for being such an amazing person!! 🎶🎶 ❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@alanderson-ogwailers]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏾

[@amyrevere8982]

​@@alanderson-ogwailersWow! Thank you for responding! ❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@qborough21]

@alanderson-ogwailers you are one of the best guitarists to ever do it. You’re one of my main influences as a guitarist. Peace from Jamaica, Queens, NYC

[@vidjoe8320]

Al is an A1 Brother. Anyone who has met his will tell you. I met him in Hamburg back in the day and he's real. Good to see him looking great as usual.

[@petertrotman7708]

Absolutely brilliant. Al's blues licks on "Natty Dread" was my introduction to own guitar playing. My father would play the album loud and Al's solo's were engrained in my memory. I had no idea of his journey to becoming Marley's guitarist and his link with other great guitarists. I'm disappointed in the host for not doing enough research before doing this interview and seemed to have more questions about Bob, than in Al's journey. I still look forward to part 2.

[@mangoyacho]

@petertrotman7708 I actually like his style of interviewing. He is presenting "grand questions" and allowing the guest speak in their preferred style. He is a great interviewer!

[@petertrotman7708]

@@mangoyacho I never questioned his style. I like it but I questioned his preparation. I understand the questions about Bob, but what he eats and smokes in not relevant. I thought it was an interview about Al Anderson. No hate and I wish the interviewer well.

[@18karibu]

Wow when they say “ Black don’t crack” it’s very true. Al Anderson must be at least 75 years old but man he really looks amazing. Kudos to you sir. Thank you for all your great talent and inspiration.

[@micheldindaine8403]

Yo Yo wassup guys ?, I am watching all that stuff straight from Paris (France). Just drop the rest of it, this is good stuff few people know about BMW. LOVE IT

[@yochananisrael3336]

Great interview with Al Anderson! Donald Kinsey, also American played on Rastaman Vibration album!

[@eyeofthemind-w1c]

Donald Kinsey is also a brilliant Blues artist

[@yochananisrael3336]

@ yes, the Kinsey Report!

[@NattiLoveJoys]

Bless up Al thanks for the half that’s not been told this is Tony Allen Tyrone neighbor from broadleaf rd we open your show in Ashville NC good speech

[@hermanlaidlaw5678]

Guitarist out of this world, trust me, he makes the guitar talks, rasta

[@mangoyacho]

[@Faza-qj7ny]

Great interview, was lucky enough to meet Al in Melbourne

[@eliasamin7076]

Greetings from Algeria with Love and Respect

[@alanderson-ogwailers]

🙏🏾

[@eliasamin7076]

@ much respect, you’re a hero in my land Algeria my generation grew up listening to only reggae music

[@henrikvl1704]

Saw Al Anderson once performing with the Inner Circle band. At a certain point he was playing a solo and smoke was coming out of his guitar amp... and suddenly it died. He was not too happy at that time probably, but for me it was pure magic.

[@neolekgotlalagaramoupiph.d7434]

RESPECT AND MO' RESPECT. THANKU BROTHER AL ANDERSON.

[@husseinmach6466]

Al's guitar licks have always been on a different level. Listen to No Woman No cry on the BMW's Live in the Lyceum album, legendary❤

[@RosemondCadeau]

Big brother Al one love forever to you!!

[@loydheikerk3416]

God bless All everyday till now this moment i lissen to concrete jungel no woman no cry..this man make me crazy whit his solo Wauw what a band!!!!

[@bill_nj8543]

Thank you - this is such a great interview!

[@Anna8262]

"Jamaica was on fire in the 70:ths". It still is! 💥 🎸 💜 📀 🇯🇲 The Wailers would never been able to spread their music without all the members. Sad so few persons show appreciation for them. Rita, Judy, Marcia, Donald, Al, Carl and Aston, Tyrone, Earl and Al Patterson. Most are dead now. But thankyou! ✨ 💜 Burning Al with his joint is respectless. I hope he told Peter to stop! Al - you are a great guitarist! 💥 🎸 💪🏽 ✨ Your instrumental version of Heathen with Donald is fantastic!! 😌

[@dennisdouglas6466]

Great interview 👍 I saw you at Stafford Bingley Hall in the 1970's. Twice. ❤

[@MrAndygayle]

Pure Respect!!

[@dubfinger]

Great interview! Great guitarist! I didn't hear the answer to the question why he didn't play on the Exodus album

[@ronkali5365]

Think he was on tour with Peter Tosh then but i could be wrong

[@donaldedwards4874]

You are correct

[@1Fokisi]

He left the band when they were getting threats before the shooting in 1976.

[@ronkali5365]

@@1Fokisi I do recall him being with Peter Tosh around that time..but i cannot accurately pin it down

[@1Fokisi]

@@ronkali5365 he did end up with Peter Tosh but in his interview, he mentions leaving 56 Hope Road in a taxi to the airport a few days before Bob got shot because he was worried about the death threats that they were already receiving. So this would have been the reason why he didn’t play on Exodus. He had left the band and Jnr Marvin got hooked up with Bob in February 1977 in London.

[@SunnyIlha]

Excellent!

[@vaconsmith3849]

Big ....nuff respec

[@dereckvon]

So good to see this interview.

[@kennyblackbird5674]

Man, Al is like a big brother to me. My man Kendu, a bassist, introduced me to him. He has never heard me play the guitar nevertheless we have that in common. Peace up big bro🦾

[@thembadube9589]

Great interview.

[@RandallJBrown]

one of the Best..AA

[@DerHolländer-x2y]

Love this guy a true wailer

[@beverlynBarnes]

I need these guys at Regina international airport😅 coming through Canada I'm not sure where they resign if it's Saskatchewan or Saskatoon ❤😂🎉 One❤🎉 original

[@mrjomonic]

Great interview. Bobs story is always fascinating

[@louismyrie]

Amazing interview . Where and when is part 2 coming out ?

[@franswa529]

43 years since Bob passed, and secrets are still being revealed!

[@jacquesvieyra3875]

Wonderful. Thank you very much. Do you allow posting your video on other KZbin channel?

[@dennisdouglas6466]

You explain 🤔 things well.

[@derekappenteng]

Al Anderson killed it on Concrete Jungle.

[@LazarousChewe]

A bit of re correction The members of Osibisa, the legendary Afro-rock band, hailed from a mix of African and Caribbean backgrounds, which contributed to their unique and vibrant sound blending Afrobeat, rock, jazz, and funk. Here is a breakdown of their origins: Teddy Osei (Founder, Saxophonist) - From Ghana. Teddy Osei was the visionary behind the band, drawing heavily from Ghanaian highlife music. Sol Amarfio (Drummer) - Also from Ghana, he played a key role in shaping Osibisa's rhythmic foundation. Mac Tontoh (Trumpeter) - From Ghana, and a brother to Teddy Osei, he added a distinctive brass element to the band. Wendel Richardson (Guitarist) - From Antigua, he brought Caribbean influences to Osibisa's sound. Robert Bailey (Keyboardist) - From Trinidad, his keyboard skills added a soulful and dynamic layer to their music. Spartacus R (Bass Guitarist) - From Grenada, he anchored the band with groovy and solid bass lines. Loughty Lasisi Amao (Percussionist/Saxophonist) - From Nigeria, his contributions helped integrate African polyrhythms into their music. The multicultural origins of Osibisa's members were instrumental in crafting their global appeal, often described as "the sound of the world.

[@mangoyacho]

@LazarousChewe Wow! Thank you for this information. Very interesting indeed.

[@siraj_aqdair]

Good andrson🎸👍

[@FCntertainr]

Bob was a vegetarian many Rasta are vegan. Donald Kinsey of the famous American Blues 💙 family played guitar with Peter Tosh. Al Anderson was incredible and bridges the Jamaican and USA styles

[@Gevaldo-os5wu]

Fala sobre bob marley l know a place por que ele não cantava

[@Insert.anger50]

Long live Al Anderson, not many wailers are still alive junior marvin and maybe the horn section glen d costa, and just for the record google says bob marley was 1:73 cm 5'8 73 kg 170 lbs

[@Insert.anger50]

1:13 no Al was not the only non Jamaican member of the wailers , junior marvin is from England

[@derekappenteng]

Junior Marvin is a Jamaican but joined the group in England.

[@Insert.anger50]

@derekappenteng he has a English accent always has, he moved to England as a small child

[@PaulPhipps-ls9lb]

My problem is I've seen many interviews with Al and he's always seem very bitter. I've never known quite to believe what he comes out of his mouth. I'm not saying he's a liar. I'm just saying he's never quite straight about things. Sorry 😞

[@WhattEvery]

Great interview. I knew Chris Blackwell was a weasel. I hope there were not short changed.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

Working with Aswad in 1972! I think he made a mistake there?

[@alanderson-ogwailers]

What you don’t understand is, Delroy Washington put these brother together before ASWAD was born so it was ASWAD before anyone knew what was going to happen I was there from the beginning so I suggest you do some homework about how the history behind ASWAD was formed 🙏🏾

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@ I went to the same school as Drummie and Brinsdley. Drummie was 13 years old in 1972.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@ Anyways all love bro. Do you remember George Oban? RIP. I was close to him and family, he passed some years back. I was shocked cos I saw him only days before.

[@albertrichmond2959]

They p layed in morocco ?

[@andrewchiduku4468]

Bob composed the songs ... All the songs. Bob would sometimes pretend that a song he wrote was written by someone else in order to avoid an unfair contract he had with a music company whoch took heavy royalty for any song he wrote. Read the court papers. Sadly Al Anderson tried to undermine Bob Marley when the Wailers tried to steal Bob's legacy. This guy seems to a bitterness. He played for Peter Tosh, for Osibisa, etc but he is only taking advantage of Bob's music. Why doesn't he take time to play Peter Tosh music or Osibisa music???? Just see transcript of the court case.

[@dennisdouglas6466]

Politics. PNP a PNP and JLP a JLP

[@thenowchurch6419]

More confirmation that although Chris Blackwell was a visionary that Jah used to get Reggae to the world, he was a selfish businessman who cheated musicians.

[@i-tiyahman6519]

Wrong Donald Kinsey American wailer get your facts straight

[@timothywhitt8517]

He said many things that make him suspect. Bob was not a political revolutionary, he disavowed politics.

[@HowardChang-mo5ln]

He actually was a political revolutionary and more Timothy.

[@regineraygina8775]

I always heard that some musicians or friends used to give a word or an idea to Bob... The first time i hear that many songs were not Bob s or half writen... I find Al s story about that weird

[@DerHolländer-x2y]

Love this guy a true wailer