Peter Tosh - Legalize It (1976) reaction commentary

Today I listen to Jamaican reggae musician, Peter Tosh perform Legalize It from his 1976 album of the same name. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Legalize It 5:02 - My thoughts 9:55 - Who is Peter Tosh? Links Original video:    • Peter Tosh - Legalize It (Audio)   Reggae playlist:    • Reggae   Winston Hubert McIntosh, (19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987), professionally known as Peter Tosh, was a Jamaican reggae musician. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band the Wailers (1963–1976), after which he established himself as a successful solo artist and a promoter of Rastafari. He was murdered in 1987 during a home invasion. Legalize It is the debut studio album by Jamaican singer-songwriter and former Wailer Peter Tosh, released in June 1976. It was recorded at Treasure Isle and Randy's, Kingston. In 1999, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for over one million copies sold. The album was included in the 2005 book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Legalize It is the opening track written by Peter Tosh. The title track was banned when released in Jamaica in 1975. Attempts to suppress the song failed, however, catapulting Tosh to international fame. The song was written in response to his ongoing victimization by the Jamaican police and as a political piece pushing for the legalization of cannabis, particularly for medical use. Peter Tosh – guitar, keyboards, vocals Al Anderson – guitar Aston Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare – bass guitar Carlton "Santa" Davis, Carlton Barrett – drums Tyrone "Organ D" Downie – keyboards Donald Kinsey – guitar Robbie "Ras" Lee – harmonica Rita Marley – background vocals Judy Mowatt - background vocals Bunny Wailer – background vocals