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Entertainment
Meeting Marley - A chat with Fabian 'Gong Kid' Marley
BY BASIL WALTERS Observer staff reporter waltersb@jamaicaobserver.com
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
IT was a celebration of the life and works of reggae's most famous hero Bob Marley like no other. The reggae icon's Hope Road home-now-turned-museum in St Andrew buzzed with excitement marking his 67th birthday yesterday.
When it wasn't Nyahbinghi drumming, it was the chanting by Rastafari elders, or the pulsating beat of some of the departed maestro's timeless standards that provided the soundtrack to the occasion. It was one of the largest crowds the location had ever seen.
Several entertainers were spotted including Sizzla Kolonji, Tarrus Riley, Richie Spice, Warrior King, Censi Love, and Mikey General, soaking up the vibe.
The Marley family — headed by its matriarch Rita — was well represented.
The Observer, however, caught up with a young man who gave his name as Fabian Marley. The 42-year-old said he is the son of the reggae king and Raphie Munroe.
Fabian is pursuing a musical career.
"Bob Marley has always been seen playing a guitar. But the 'Gong Kid' plays every instrument," said Everton 'Caveman' Moore, producer of the young Marley, who uses that moniker.
However, Fabian was modest in his response.
"I can't compare myself with my father because he also played other instruments. But he was more popular with the guitar," Marley said.
Born in Trench Town, St Andrew, on August 1, 1970, Fabian has put out a few releases with the latest called Gong Kid. On the single, he collaborates with American rapper OS Rapp, who was also at the celebration. Marley is also producing an album for the rapper called Rise Up.
"Today is the birthday of the Honourable, so I and I have to be here," the young Marley, who said he will be putting out an album ahead of an upcoming tour to Europe, declared.
Bob Marley died in May 1981 at 36 of cancer.
 
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2/8/2012
To LG: What the JO is inferring is that Bob Marley planted the seed which makes him the 'Biological' father but, Raphie Munroe the dad who raised him, who made him what he is today! However, there is no denying that he does not look like a Marley!
Note: Could be too that Raphie Munroe is his mom, who was given her father’s Christian name!!!
2/8/2012
This looks like a Real Marley, and I'm really not surprised, but I am happy for him and glad that they discovered him!!.....lol..and I am looking forward to here the Gong Kid!!...lol..
2/8/2012
Is the Observer afraid to upset the applecart by not inquiring more about this son of Bob Marley. Isn't he entitled to some of Bob's money too like the other the kids. If adopted kids are getting money so should Fabian Marley.
2/7/2012
Come on Observer get your facts together
2/7/2012
@LG, it is so. This one has never been "recognized" before. Go check the 11 kids that were named as bob's estate beneficiaries. However there was always a qualifier saying 11 "known" kids. LOL So I guess this is one of the unknown
2/7/2012
"The 37-year-old said he is the son of the reggae king and Raphie Munroe."
What an odd sentence. He "SAID" he is the son of Bob Marley ? Is the Observer suggesting that there is a possibility that he isn't ?
2/7/2012
....and Trench Town is not in St. Andrew.
2/7/2012
Jamaica Observer you are a bit off on Fabian Marley age. If he was born August 1970 that would make him 41 and not 37 years old as you quoted in your story. So which one is correct?
2/7/2012
no surprise all the marley klan is following in their father footstep, so much tallent, what more could jamaica ask for,the marley name become an iconic name across the globe,it is good to know that this generation are setting the pace for the next to come,stay proud youth man
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