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Article: Bob Marley and the Wailers' B is for Bob Debuts at #1 on the Top Kid Audio and Reggae Albums Charts.
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- Pediatrics Week
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- July 18, 2009
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B is for Bob, a collection of Bob Marley's most beloved songs re-imagined for kids, debuts at #1 on Billboard's Top Kid Audio and Reggae Albums Charts and #77 on the Top 200 this week following its June 23 release on UMe/Island/Tuff Gong. While his music has been cherished by families for years this is the first time a Bob Marley record has appeared on the kids' music chart. As Island Records celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and Legend reaches 10 million sold in the Soundscan era, the strength of Marley's music remains a potent force for listeners of all ages.
Eldest son and four-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley executive produced the album. Mike Davis, ...