The Bunny Wailer Story Part 1 - Interview With Rodigan From 1988

An excellent interview, with superb musical interludes, from David Rodigan's seminal Roots Rockers Show on London's Capital Radio some time in 1988 in which Bunny Wailer talks about his experiences before, during and after the formative years of the Wailers.
Rodigan's respect for Bunny and his music comes over loud and clear and is rewarded with a great response from the man himself.
This is the first of three parts of "The Bunny Wailer Story" which were broadcast - as I remember - on consecutive Saturday nights. I home-taped all three broadcasts on a variety of shonky C90 cassettes so you will experience the occasional glitch but generally speaking the sound quality is good.
The second part is at
• The Bunny Wailer Story...
The third and final part is at
• The Bunny Wailer Story...
I couldn't find this material anywhere else online so I thought I should share ...

[@eduardalsina5910]

BUNNY WAILER never die his music and message of love peace unity and freedom will live forever ! ... RASTAFARI LIVE !! ✌

[@BambuSouljaBlessUP]

amazing interview thanks for Posting ! RIP BUNNY !

[@leenaidoo1745]

Bunny ,, I have followed you since my youth. My recollection of reggae and rasta music is vast.. the album that stands out as the greatest ever is the BLACKHEART MAN. that is ethereal music..and supercedes the likes of the song 'pass it on'. the depth and seriousness of the album is never matched by any other since.. DO ONE LIKE IT AND BE REMEMBERED FOR ETERNITY..

[@daviddavie2331]

Classic album Blackheat Man

[@mumtofourhearts]

Bunny Wailer,The One and only. Truly magnificient, great musician, singer,a realist,Never to be repeated. Thank you Sir Bunny Wailer. Love your Music. This is Real Roots music.

[@adamadiouf620]

A precious archive for the Wailers and reggae history...You deserve your name Stan !

[@StanMission]

Cheers Adama - stay safe - one love

[@KieNjiru]

Scientists say we are made of atoms but we are made of stories. Bunny Wailer is a story you just want to listen to for hours and never get tired

[@georgenkondemfula3789]

I feel my old years of a Rootsman present today. Nuff RESPECT JAH Bunny Wailer living original and never ending wailer. Jah Bless Jah Elder.

[@johnsantacruz7417]

bunny wailer has a spirit that just envelopes my being, i respect him - he exudes his music, his beliefs and I find that beyond strong.

[@GAMBIANFURIAH]

Merci infiniment pour ce documentaire en 3 volet !!! 🤝🏾

[@glendoncodling1012]

I missed your BROTHER BUNNY WAILER.i can remember seeing you at half way tree buying fresh fish from the ladies.i even over heard he tells one one of the fish vendor that he will buy from her the next time he comes.

[@violetbrown9256]

Bunny wailer, i love u my brother pass it on .if everyone do that the world would be a bettet place rip❤❤❤❤

[@shantim8249]

Give thanks for this post, I lost the cassette of the radio interview years ago.

[@jazograyski8708]

Such a loss my you Rest In Peace♥️💚💛Bunny Wailer. In 1997 we were at a campground ⛺️ that had concerts. We found out that there was a reggae festival with Bunny headlining. I just about blew a gasket because I knew he didn’t tour much. Well it was an all day event. We hung out in the shade all day. By the time Bunny came on stage more than half the people had gone needless to say I was front row an amazing show. I got into reggae after Bob had passed but Peter was still alive. So I have seen many greats of the reggae community. This was like a dream come true I don’t think I could have ever tried to see Bunny live. A day I will never forget ❤️💚💛 a true gift.

[@sidimohameddiallo3519]

9i989999i9hv9999

[@4Afrika1]

Thank you so much for the upload, I lost the original cassettes many years ago and had a gap in my life ever since, thanks for filling the void. One of the best interviews EVER!

[@StanMission]

Same here. I'm pleased that it's back in your life x

[@nodezx254]

Bunny is always eloquent and a great historian from the way he narrates the stories....it gives someone an interlude of wanting to listen to him over and over

[@StanMission]

True dat

[@zonko0488]

Thank you for this....Bunny Wailer very articulate and forceful of the original Wailers. Original Wailers was made of characters of steel no wonder!!!! Give thanks

[@miriamduali8495]

Love all his Roots music timeless

[@donnybeal2135]

Much appreciation for sharing this very cool stuff

[@mcgwwide]

Part 2 was great - really hope you have time to upload part 3. Bunny is a true legend and should be cherished by all who love reggae music

[@ajwatson9974]

A natural talented legend of a man 🇯🇲🎶🙏🏾 RIHP Rastafari Selaisse ✊🏾

[@nathaliefanta7877]

Rise and shine 🔥🔥🔥RIP Lion 🦁🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@StanMission]

Solomonic words from Jah B: those tapes keep on getting played in this house

[@raanst123]

Thank you posting this.

[@chiwamamusonda7543]

Thanks for this great and rare upload. Kindly upload parts 2 and 3 of this wonderful David Rodigan show. Blessings.

[@sharonbartley808]

Love you Bunny Wailer. Prayers for your recovery.

[@CoCre8ors]

Legend

[@jamesshifflett9649]

Jah b will always be remembered for being tha last n only member of the wailers.rasrespect too u Jah b aka urs truely bunny wailer

[@deelee177]

Pass it on!!!!

[@deanaddison1031]

He talking truth about life and it still going on if you a rude boy people label people for no reason and by looking at a person don't make him a bad person

[@maggieedwards3951]

Bless up the original ‘Blackheart man’ kingman Sir Bunny Wailer salute selassie I son , ever faithful ever sure ❤️💛💚🖤🇯🇲🌴🌾🍃

[@AckeeEater.]

Stan, that's like a service you did to mankind, to rass claat! Thanks a million. Now, just why couldn't I have been so clairvoyant in my young days to collect such gems for posterity? I just finished Part 1 and will certainly watch/listen the other two. I'm almost scared of the additional amount of new knowledge I'll gain. There was plenty enough in Part 1. :-) --Æ.

[@StanMission]

I've listened to those tapes A LOT over the years. Jah B is an inspiration. Glad you're enjoying, AE! Blessings

[@AckeeEater.]

@@StanMission I shall forever owe you a debt of gratitude. they are a treasure trove. Stay blessed, yourself. Thanks again.

[@stuarthall7036]

Thank you!

[@danovangrinnell4479]

Me Wailer fan fi life proud of my history listening n watchin For Real!!!

[@devioustrip5728]

Thank you for uploading this history

[@MsWildberry1]

Rest well and easily in Love beautiful and special Bunny Wailer ❤💛 💚🎼 🖤🎼❤💛 💚

[@miriamduali8495]

Ahh yes big big thanks for David doing the interview,s

[@StanMission]

Agreed, Miriam. Big credit to Rodigan for such sympathetic and well informed dialogue with Bunny

[@paradzayimakwiramiti8496]

Genuine and true reagge . Inspiring

[@devioustrip5728]

So much Wisdom

[@tb22k]

❤thank you 😅

[@driversseat1707]

They cut so many records but it seems Bunny wasn’t cut out for touring. And each record has beautiful harmonies.

[@davidgordon8062]

Rest in Power Jah Bunny 🖤🖤🖤

[@emmanuelalfred7149]

Bunny, we miss him...

[@enzoduran9894]

Que grande y leyendavviva

[@Raje_iam]

Underrated video much love

[@maureenm1163]

Rip legend

[@mcleo9935]

Rip Bunny🙏2021

[@ashebermulugata9]

Wailers Rocking Roots Reggae Forever. R. I. P. Bunny Wailer.

[@elrededwards863]

this is real history by the original were we African came from this is the best history of the truth I hear of the truth bunny wailer is a living history of Rastafarian as it evolved as a way of life African history is alive today because rasta

[@rootsextra]

Respect...🙏🏿💯

[@desmondjoseph3578]

rest in peace

[@simplyputviewstv5655]

rip legend

[@talkurmind6738]

I learn a lot

[@altheasyewart8616]

Cant kill i fyah..

[@6clope7]

love

[@sticks1056]

Legend Mr. b

[@staffordwilliams8121]

RIP

[@MattGeeUK]

PLEASE PLEASE UPLOAD PARTS 2 AND 3 !!!!!!!!

[@StanMission]

Matt, I'm sorry it's taken me longer than I anticipated - spare time is a bit limited at the moment- but I'm fiddling with Part 2 now - should be ready in the next week or so ...

[@StanMission]

Part 2 is now at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIKwqpx5iZKse7M

[@StanMission]

Part three is finally published! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3TXloGelMmKmsk

[@WhiteDoveSam]

@@StanMission Thank you for sharing this. *BEAUTIFUL*

[@thiernotbbbarry5587]

Best

[@buildtekconsultants9687]

Rip daddy jah B

[@chiwamamusonda7543]

Hi there. Have you had time to edit the other two parts of the "The Bunny Wailer Story - Interview with David Rodigan" for sharing? Thanks

[@StanMission]

Part 2 is now at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIKwqpx5iZKse7M

[@willsmitchell8303]

@@StanMission oLver

[@-jamhuon-2488]

💐 💐 💐

[@sharonbartley808]

Can the debbie downers just go away.

[@techrontef8089]

The version of Fighting against convictions startin at 26:50 is stunning for that incredibile rhythm guitar part. Who knows from which record does it come from?

[@robertbailey2570]

Rip Unka Bunny

[@nationmartin8832]

Groly be to Ku JAH

[@StanMission]

Part three is finally published! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3TXloGelMmKmsk

[@mazarmalik7403]

🙏🙏🙏🌍🌍🌍😇

[@KC-in9px]

As Bunny got older his remembrance of his association with Bob evolved. The story changed and was embellished over time.

[@trishnewman910]

Were you there ? Can you tell what he personally experienced? Embellished?

[@KC-in9px]

@@trishnewman910 I had the pleasure of having some long chats with Bunny in his last years. May God rest his soul.

[@MsWildberry1]

​@@KC-in9pxAnyone can say anything in this social media chatterbox thing. Words are only words worthy with direct proof.

[@KC-in9px]

@@MsWildberry1 I'm not required to show proof of my life experiences. Are you?

[@MsWildberry1]

@@KC-in9px No I certainly am not required to give any receipts, no non at all. The reason being is that it is you who questioned some of what Jah Bunny's stated in this interview. Further, it is you who claim that , " I had the pleasure of having long chats...", with Jah B. So you can see that the onus of proof is on you who is saying Jah B can't remember accurately.

[@jamesmhango2619]

Blackheart man.

[@mppm1740]

13 chillin" 1love mama..2021

[@biblemiracle.wordpress.7759]

Yésu yitna. Christ arrive. Christ is coming. Luc 21 : 11, 27. Matthieu 24 : 14. Marc 13. La 7ème trompette. Révélation 14 : 14. 1 Corinthiens 15 : 50. 1 Thessaloniciens 4 : 16-17. WorldoMeters.

[@ralstonbennett9712]

let the LORD JAH be praised and LOVE and GOOD to all peoples!!! the real meaning of death is LIFE ,in reality jahb lives on ruled by his dominant love that define him ,redeem him as his lives' testifies of him, our everliving mantra "peace and love"in your continuance RASTAFARI Son from all good spirituality, after all JAH accept all religions in his kingdom ,sic.love GOD ,love and good to bro. sis.yeah man in the sixties I painted the first sign for Bob ,gave it to Rita at Greenwich pk. rd.,important period spiritually height of the rasta cultural revelation that infused the 12 to30 year old demographic of youths and sisters to rastafarian ideology, the nucleus was provided by the wailers,bob started the nazarine vow, a copla years ago met him after 50 yrs.

[@glendoncodling1012]

THIS interview was one year after the systems killed PETER TOSH lcon music 🎵 1987.1988.one year later.

[@user-ou6tn7qj1w]

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