In 1979 Bob Marley and The Wailers were on a world tour promoting their album Survival. A politically provocative and controversial album, featuring songs such as Wake up and live, Survival, Zimbabwe and Africa Unite. Emphasizing Marleys opposition to apartheid in South Arica and his support for the struggles of all Africans. When the tour reached San Franciscos Oakland Coliseum, Ronnie Wood got a call from Al Anderson, one of Bob Marleys guitar players. Al had lost his guitar and asked to borrow one of Ronnies; who obliged by flying up to San Francisco to deliver it personally. Unfortunately, when Ronnie arrived at the Stadium none of the Jamaican security guards recognized him; they thought he was just some skinny white boy trying to blag a backstage pass. Only one thing for it, a quick audition. Ronnie stood there, outside the artists entrance and played a few reggae riffs. The security guys liked what they heard and let him hang around until Al showed up. Once again, the Ronnie Wood art of carpe donum (seizing the donut) proved its worth. Ronnie met Bob later in his dressing room, where the two legends shared their mutual interests and vibed to some of Marleys songs. Later that evening Ronnie was called on to stage to join in the encore - it lasted one and a half hours. The day ended with him and Bob having a kick around with a football.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:57:53 +0000
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