Among the most influential and beloved artists in music history, Bob Marley was the charismatic front man of The Wailers, one of the greatest reggae bands ever formed.

After hearing about Rastafarianism from a fellow passenger on his way back to Jamaica from the United States in 1963, he converted to the religion and changed his name from Robert Nesta Marley to simply Bob Marley.

Shortly after this conversion he met Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer who became part of his new band called The Wailing Rudeboys which later evolved into The Wailers.

Lloyd Parks is a legendary Jamaican bass player, singer and producer. He has been part of some of reggae’s most influential bands including The Professionals, Skin Flesh & Bones and We The People Band.

Lloyd Parks was born on 26 May 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica. He started playing music at an early age being influenced by his father who played the banjo. He began working with producers such as Joe Gibbs and Sonia Pottinger before becoming a session musician for producers like Bunny Lee and King Tubby.

He was the anchor of choice for top studios including Randy’s, Joe Gibbs, Federal, and Channel One Recording Studios where he recorded countless hits with artists like Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor and Gregory Isaacs. In 1978 he formed We The People Band with Dennis Brown who had been his friend since childhood.

On 25 October 1999 Parks was awarded the Order Of Distinction (Office Class) for his contribution to Jamaican music.