12/03/2023
🚩 This is a picture of Bob Marley and his music teacher, Joe Higgs. Joe Higgs was once a popular artist in Jamaica, then, later on, started running informal music lessons at his house in Trench Town. He is said to be the one responsible for teaching Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer & many other popular Jamaican singers.
It is interesting how Bob remained close & submissive to his teacher, even when Bob became a major star. They say a picture says a thousand words, and just by looking at this picture, you can feel the bond between teacher and student. You can't also help but notice the humility in Bob's demeanor.
Higgs is credited with teaching his pupils breath control, melody, and guitar songwriting lessons. Sadly Higgs passed away on December 18, 1999, leaving a huge behind-the-scenes legacy.
For every star you see out there, there are people who helped them become who they are. These people are always behind the scenes. We have to learn to celebrate the people behind the scenes too.
Credits: Clive Mono Mukundu
