Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like listening to reggae? Why or why not?
- Who is your favorite musician? Please tell me something about him/her.
Vocabulary:
- late /leyt/
- popularize /POP-yuh-luh-rahyz/
- split /split/
- hit /hit/
- solo /SOH-loh/
[adjective] dead
I got so scared when I thought I saw my late grandfather’s face in the mirror.
[verb] to make something popular
She popularized the old song again when she sang it in the concert.
[verb] to stop being a group
The famous pop group split when their singer died in a car accident.
[noun] a thing or person that is very popular or successful
The cookies I baked were a hit in last night’s party.
[adjective] alone; without other people
I went on a solo trip to Hokkaido.
A new film about Bob Marley’s life is in the making. The production of the film is headed by the late reggae icon’s son, Ziggy Marley. Ziggy is working on the movie with Paramount Pictures. Bob is known for popularizing reggae music.
Originally from Jamaica, Bob Marley gained fame together with The Wailers in the 60’s until their split in the 70’s. He also produced all-time hits as a solo artist such as “Waiting in Vain”, “Three Little Birds”, “Jamming”, and “One Love”. He passed away in 1981 due to skin cancer.
Originally from Jamaica, Bob Marley gained fame together with The Wailers in the 60’s until their split in the 70’s. He also produced all-time hits as a solo artist such as “Waiting in Vain”, “Three Little Birds”, “Jamming”, and “One Love”. He passed away in 1981 due to skin cancer.
Comprehension Questions:
- What are some of Bob Marley’s famous songs?
- Who is Ziggy Marley?
- What caused Bob Marley’s death?
- Why is Bob Marley popular?
- What was the name of the group Bob Marley belonged in?
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about Ziggy Marley’s film project?
- Have you heard any of the songs mentioned in the article? If yes, what did you think about it? If not, would you like to listen to them?
- Do you like watching movies about the lives of famous people? Why or why not?
- Which do you prefer: solo artists or music groups? Please explain your answer.
- What are the reasons why people listen to music?