{"title":"Peter Tosh","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Peter Tosh\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinston Hubert McIntosh was born in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica on October 19, 1944. He co-founded The Wailers in 1962 with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer (Neville Livingston) - the trio recorded Studio One and other landmark Jamaican material across the 1960s and early 1970s. He departed The Wailers in 1974 to launch his solo career amid creative tensions with Bob Marley. His solo work is widely cited as some of the most politically direct reggae material in the genre's history - his 1976 debut Legalize It (advocating for marijuana legalization, with the title track) and 1977 follow-up Equal Rights (addressing apartheid in South Africa, civil rights, and Black power politics) established his foundational role as one of the most politically committed reggae artists. He was murdered in his Kingston, Jamaica home on September 11, 1987 at age 42 during a home invasion robbery by Dennis Lobban (sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder). He was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit in 2012 (posthumously). His foundational influence on reggae as a politically charged musical form is widely cited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Tosh's sound combines reggae, roots reggae, dub, rocksteady, and Rastafari music with his distinctive baritone vocal delivery (use of confrontational political content), and arrangements drawing on classic Studio One and Tuff Gong Jamaican production traditions. His foundational influence on politically committed reggae is widely documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegalize It (1976, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEqual Rights (1977, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBush Doctor (1978, Rolling Stones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystic Man (1979, Rolling Stones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWanted Dread \u0026amp; Alive (1981, EMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMama Africa (1983, EMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptured Live (1984, EMI) - live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Nuclear War (1987, EMI) - final\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Columbia Records, Rolling Stones Records, and EMI pressings of the Peter Tosh catalog are widely collected in reggae collecting communities. Multiple anniversary editions and audiophile reissues have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Peter Tosh typically start with Legalize It (1976) or Equal Rights (1977). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reggae-vinyl-records\"\u003eReggae \u0026amp; Caribbean\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peter-tosh-no-nuclear-war-vinyl","title":"No Nuclear War LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Nuclear War, Peter Tosh's final studio album, released in 1987, is a profound anti-war statement that underscores his lifelong commitment to peace and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540838658231,"sku":"210000095295","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/tosh.jpg?v=1781154445"},{"product_id":"peter-tosh-legalize-it-vinyl","title":"Legalize It LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTosh gave the early incarnation of the Wailers an edge that was informed by Ska and it's \"Rude Boy\" lifestyle. In the mid-70's he split from the group and he embarked on a solo career with the pro-marijuana album Legalize It.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540838920375,"sku":"210000037776","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/peter-tosh.jpg?v=1781154449"},{"product_id":"peter-tosh-wanted-dread-alive-yellow-vinyl","title":"Wanted Dread \u0026 Alive LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWanted Dread \u0026amp; Alive, released in 1981, is an album that underscores Peter Tosh's status as a reggae icon and a vocal critic of social injustices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540888432823,"sku":"210000094686","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/dreadandalive.jpg?v=1781154608"},{"product_id":"peter-tosh-equal-rights-vinyl-180g-remastered-expanded","title":"Equal Rights 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRemastered 180-gram vinyl. Exclusive expanded MOV edition, containing no less than 9 rare Dub Plate bonus tracks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541063151799,"sku":"210000035258","price":47.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1907596.jpg?v=1781155266"},{"product_id":"peter-tosh-greatest-hits-vinyl-rsd-25","title":"Greatest Hits LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1LP Greatest Hits spanning Peter Tosh's complete Parlophone catalogue, including Johnny B. Goode, Wanted Dread and Alive and Bush Doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785722605751,"sku":"210000096656","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/peter.jpg?v=1783045743"},{"product_id":"peter-tosh-mystic-man-green-vinyl","title":"Mystic Man LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Tosh's \"Mystic Man\" is pressed on green vinyl, a detail that adds character to this 1979 release. The album features political and introspective tracks like \"Mystic Man\" and \"Jah Say No,\" reflecting Tosh's Rastafarian beliefs. It merges roots reggae with polished production, providing a clear perspective on societal issues without pretense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785911185591,"sku":"210000094165","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4377649-3291483.jpg?v=1783046265"},{"product_id":"peter-tosh-mama-africa-red-color-vinyl","title":"Mama Africa LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Tosh's \"Mama Africa\" LP on red vinyl lays bare the dissonance between celebratory rhythms and haunting realities. Tracks like \"Maga Dog\" compel you to dance, yet each groove carries the weight of socio-political fury; a juxtaposition that refuses to let you forget the struggle. Tosh deftly navigates this contradiction, transforming the album into a battleground where music and message collide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785935564983,"sku":"210000092818","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4370739-3276608.jpg?v=1783046335"},{"product_id":"peter-tosh-legalize-it-50th-anniversary-gold-vinyl","title":"Legalize It (50th Anniversary) LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn shimmering gold vinyl, the 50th Anniversary edition of Peter Tosh's \"Legalize It\" boldly resonates with the spirit of liberation. This debut solo album, emerging just after his time with Bob Marley and the Wailers, features essential tracks like the title cut and \"Burial,\" reflecting the vibrant pulse of reggae. It marks a crucial moment in music history, celebrating a voice that reshaped the landscape of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906730307767,"sku":"210000107442","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4522114-3665711.jpg?v=1784599992"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/peter-tosh.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}