CAPTURING BOB MARLEY: DENNIS MORRIS’ ICONIC PORTRAITS OF THE KING OF REGGAE

As an authentic reggae superstar, Bob Marley continues to inspire fans worldwide with his powerful music and message of love. Now, close friend and photographer Dennis Morris offers an opportunity to see the icon through a unique lens in “Portraits of The King”.

Dennis Morris’ incredible photographs of Bob Marley capture not just a famous performer, but a real person with passions, dreams, and a heart. The British Jamaican fan became friends with Bob Marley in 1973, just as Marley started gaining international recognition. Their connection gave Dennis unparalleled access to capture Marley’s life in a series of incredible photographs.

A recent exhibition, timed to celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday and the release of a new film about his life, featured a selection of these photos. Many are considered iconic images of Marley, while others have never before been seen.

DENNIS’ FRIENDSHIP WITH MARLEY LETS VIEWERS SEE THE MAN BEHIND THE MUSIC

The photos span Marley’s career, from his early days in Europe to his rise to global superstardom. They show Marley in candid moments and reveal his charisma and energy coming alive in each shot.

Dennis’ friendship with Marley lets viewers see the man behind the music. The photos capture a famous performer as a real person with passions, dreams, and heart. Through these photos and stories, readers can experience the “love, joy, hope, defiance and strength” that radiated from the icon.

Fresh on the heels of the exhibition, die-hard fans now have a chance to own a copy of ‘PORTRAITS OF THE KING’, iconic images captured in a high-quality book of Dennis Morris’ photos.

The book is beautifully printed, a must-have for any Bob Marley fan and a stunning addition to any coffee table. So, whether you’re a lifelong reggae lover or appreciate incredible photography, don’t miss this chance to see Bob Marley in a whole new light.

‘Portraits of the King: Bob Marley by Dennis Morris’ is now available at Gimme Five.

ABOUT DENNIS MORRIS

“Portraits of the King: Bob Marley by Dennis Morris” charts Marley's rise to global superstardom. Reggae Tastemaker

Dennis Morris, a photography prodigy, earned recognition at 11 when his photo appeared in the Daily Mirror. He loved photography more than football, earning him the nickname “Mad Dennis”.

His chance encounter with a PLO demonstration led him to Fleet Street, where he sold his film to the Daily Mirror. Later, he bunked school to await Bob Marley’s soundcheck, which launched his music photography career.

Marley invited him on tour, and Dennis’s iconic shots of Marley and The Wailers appeared in magazines worldwide before he turned 17. They became friends, and the photographs in “Portraits of the King: Bob Marley by Dennis Morris” chart Marley’s rise to global superstardom.