I was filled with hope, however, when modern-day musical prophet, Bob Dylan, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 for his lyrics - a historical first.
In the end, I can’t say whether the public is becoming more or less conscious of the quality and messages contained in the words of the songs they listen to. While many songs have topped the charts without great consideration for the quality of the lyrical content, some of the songs we love most were penned by the great storytellers of our time. There have been countless debates of how important lyrics are to the popularity of a song. It was hard to create anything but a sense of unity and euphoria when 14,000 people sang “One Love” together, or to remain focused on the stresses of the day when chanting along to the refrain of “Three Little Birds.” What resonated most with me during the performance were those timeless and unforgettable words scribed by one of the most important musical prophets of our time, Bob Marley. The sound and show were nothing short of amazing. It was also the first time Ziggy had ever performed live with an orchestra.
Lyrics power to the people full#
That show was the first time Ziggy toured performing a full tribute to his father, whose spirit was alive and singing with all 14,000 of us on that starry night in the Hollywood Hills. I had the pleasure to see artist and friend Ziggy Marley perform a sold-out tribute to his father, the legendary Bob Marley, at the Hollywood Bowl last year.
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