David Burnett’s Photographs of Bob Marley

In November 2008, photojournalist-extraodinaire (and PhotoShelter user) David Burnett was refused entry to a White House cabinet meeting for wearin...

In November 2008, photojournalist-extraodinaire (and PhotoShelter user) David Burnett was refused entry to a White House cabinet meeting for wearing jeans. How could such an esteemed photojournalist take such a lax attitude towards decorum? Maybe because in 1976, he hung out with Bob Marley on the Exodus tour and learned not to worry because everything is gonna be alright.

We’re happy to report that David’s images of the godfather of reggae are now available in a cool new tome entitled “Soul Rebel.”

Check out this sweet slit camera image. I feel something inside when I view it. Is it love?

Photo by David Burnett

Even Bob Marley got some daily exercise before he starting jammin’.

Photo by David Burnett

When you feel the beat, you gotta get up, stand up.

Photo by David Burnett

But seriously, music photography has changed so much in the past two decades such that it’s nearly impossible to get this kind of unfettered and honest access. You’re never going to see a book of Miley Cyrus images like this (and if you’re like me, your probably don’t want to anyway). So enjoy incredible photos of an incredible artist back when smoking a bong didn’t lose you a Kellog’s endorsement.

Help fight the recession while supporting the arts. Buy David’s book!