In his search for musical independence, Bob Marley created his own seal and studio, Tuff Gongwhich he installed at his home in Hope Road in 1979. There he recorded his last three albums. In 1976, a few months after the release of his album Ristaman Vibrationhe was the victim of an attempt to murder at his home, which led him to definitely move to London, where he spent the last years of his life.
After the death of the artist in Miami in 1981, Hope Road's house was converted into a museum For his wife Rita, to pay tribute and allow his fans around the world to immerse himself in his world, as Barack Obama did, who visited the house in 2015. He has his personal treasures, photographs, a vinyl store and a cafeteria. His 1977 Land Rover is also exposed.
Article originally published in AD France.