Album: Bush Doctor by Peter Tosh (1978)
Genre: Reggae | Mood: Confrontational
Format: Album

Description: "Bush Doctor" is the third studio album by Peter Tosh. It was released in 1978.

A British record retailer banned the album upon its release because of a scratch-n-sniff sticker on its cover, that apparently smelled of ganja (marijuana).

Artist Background: Peter Tosh was more than a luminary in the development of reggae music. He was the ultimate firebrand, speaking out against oppression around the world in both his songs and his public statements. He was a man who demonstrated the power of personal and artistic integrity, and pride and defiance in the face of authoritarian power. His music's insurrectionary fervor has inspired artists of all stripes, from reggae disciples to punk-rock acolytes like The Clash. Born Winston Hubert McIntosh in t... Part of the Grange Hill, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Bunny Wailer, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, Bob Marley & The Wailers

Music Scene: Part of the Grange Hill, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Confrontational, 1970s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


"Bush Doctor" is the third studio album by Peter Tosh. It was released in 1978.

A British record retailer banned the album upon its release because of a scratch-n-sniff sticker on its cover, that apparently smelled of ganja (marijuana).

Bush Doctor

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