| What is it that allows for the popularity of certain pop | | | | The one thing he had though, was a passion for the |
| culture celebrities to endure long after their passing. | | | | art of music. It is what drove him in many of his |
| Take Bob Marley for example. Here is an artist that | | | | endeavors. Even during periods of his life when he |
| has been gone for over twenty five years, yet his | | | | was forced to sidetrack his musical career, music was |
| popularity continues. Albeit in a somewhat more | | | | never forgotten. |
| subdued tone compared to the height of his career in | | | | Many of the posters and photographs of Bob Marley |
| some circles. But in the more niche reggae circles, his | | | | reflect an ever appealing image of the man his music, |
| influence continues to be pervasive. What is it that | | | | beliefs and culture. As with posters of many musicians, |
| separates Bob Marley from the rest of his | | | | there are many aspects of them that appeal to youths |
| contemporaries in the world of music and other | | | | of all ages. There is of course the flagrant disregard |
| endeavors. | | | | for authority in all it's forms. I'm just imagining the one |
| Certainly, the passing on at a young age of 36 may | | | | poster where there are three pictures of him smoking |
| have an influence, but there's far more to it then that. | | | | his favorite herb. Each image displays a very different |
| It's the body of work that Marley laid down in those | | | | emotion. Serious, humorous, and pondering. All filtered |
| years that contributed to his enduring legacy. | | | | through the haze and flow of the smoke. |
| Additionally, there was the work he did outside of | | | | Although, it's his concert posters that really strike me |
| music and using his music as a tool. He was an | | | | with a sense of awe. It's humbling to watch a man so |
| instrument for peace and change throughout his | | | | enthralled with a passion for his music, that it just |
| career. | | | | radiates for the photographs and posters. Bob Marley |
| Having grown up in what could arguably be described | | | | posters are really some of my favorite posters. And, |
| as a challenging childhood, Bob Marley was used to | | | | I've been a big fan of posters ever since my younger |
| overcoming obstacles. From being raised by one | | | | days. I think most young people are, as they provide a |
| parent, to having very little money, and to being a | | | | senses of expression the we all long for. |
| member of a cultural class with very few advantages. | | | | |