In Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History, author Richie Unterberger documents the rise of these talented artists from a ska group in early. 1960s Kingston, Jamaica, to international superstars, as well as their hand in spreading reggae music around the globe. In adding to exploring the socially conscious music that made Marley and his peers universal symbols of justice and Jamaican pride, Unterberger examines the impact of the Rastafari movement on the artists' lives and work, and dramatic incidents that punctuated their lives-including the breakup of the original Wailers in the mid-1970s, the attempted assassinations of Marley and former bandmale Peter Tosh, and Marley's illness and untimely death in 1981. Unterberger also delves into various influences on the Wailers and the roles of collaborators like Lee "Scratch" Perry. In the rock 'n' roll era there are legends, and there are Legends. Authoritatively written and illustrated with performance and candid offstage photographs alongside period memorabilia, Bob Marley and the Wailers is a fitting tribute to musical giants.