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How did the idea for the museum come about? What outweighed our differences of opinion

was the fact that we all knew the significance
Since I can remember, the idea of a Peter Tosh of creating a historical landmark that would

Museum for my father has been a concept that outlive us all. My father’s story must be told,

the family deemed necessary for an individual by all means possible.

as complex and impactful as my father. About

three years ago, the family was approached by What can a visitor expect to experience?

Kingsley Cooper and Marlene Brown, proposing The museum has some phenomenal artifacts,

to collaborate on launching a museum in including tour jackets, his passports, audio

Kingston. Although it took some time, its and video recordings and more. A guided tour

opening has been a huge success. takes you through many facets of my father’s

life. From looking though one of his personal
Were there any challenges to its opening?
song books, to checking out his unicycle and,

My father had 10 children so, as with any of course, the infamous M16 Guitar he used as

large family, at times it can be difficult to get a weapon to sing out against injustice. It is all

everyone to agree on everything all the time. there to see up close and personal.

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