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November 22, 2006
Peter Tosh's family - "We are Not Gonna Give It Up! - M16 Guitar
My name is Jawara McIntosh. I am the youngest son of Peter Tosh. It has been almost 20 years since the murder of my father, Winston Hubert McIntosh, better known as the legendary reggae artist and revolutionary Peter Tosh. And it seems even in death he cannot receive justice.
A few days ago it was brought to the attention of the Tosh family, that our father's one of a kind M-16 Stratocaster guitar, which was once thought to be lost, had resurfaced and had been scheduled to be auctioned off by the flashpoint film festival on EBAY. I have decided to release this statement on the behalf of the Tosh family to let the general public know that we are wholeheartedly against this illegal auction scheduled to take place during the Flashpoint Film Festival. This guitar was given to our father by a fan in Los Angeles in 1983 during the Mama Africa World Tour. My brother, Horace Dave McIntosh, has been in contact with Flashpoint Film Festival and Marlene Brown, and is hoping to come to an agreement.
We would like the people of Jamaica and across the globe, who are interested in this auction, to know that they are bidding on stolen property. After Peter was brutally murdered in home many of his personal belongings came up missing, this guitar is one of those items. The Tosh family is doing everything in their power to see that this auction does not take place and wants the world to be aware of this injustice. We are Not Gonna Give It Up!
-Jawara Gamal McIntosh
Posted by yardFlex at November 22, 2006 01:01 PM
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Posted by: john
on November 22, 2006 01:25 PM
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u see jamaicans nobody nah defend tosh but make a some other artist who inject evil in the youths them through there music we would have seen alot of comment but these pioneer never get the respect they deserve
Hi Jawara
All Peter Tosh fans are fully behind you and the family.
Best wishes
Gbenga
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Posted by: BJ
on November 22, 2006 02:51 PM
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THAT IS NOT TRUE MI BREDREN, CHECK THE FIRST ARTICLE AND YOU WILL SEE MORE POST COMMENTS. ONE LOVE. YES U R RIGHT OUR LEGENDS R FORGOTTEN..
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Posted by: tameka
on November 22, 2006 03:00 PM
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a think u and your family are doin the right thing by not giving up jawara and good luck
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Posted by: tafari
on November 22, 2006 03:03 PM
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I'VE LEARNT SOME LESSONS IN MY LIFE.ALWAYS BE CAREFUL OF MANKIND.THEY MAKE YOU PROMISES TODAY BUT TOMORROW THEY CHANGE THEIR MIND.
GOOD ONE TOSH FAMILY PETER IS PROUD OF YOU.ogitats@yahoo.ca
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Posted by: piggy
on November 22, 2006 03:11 PM
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yea man dont let them have it, thats a one of a kind piece of instrument and i believe if the family dont want to let these people auction it off they should not worse it was stolen, its a shame the respect our true jamaican icons get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: Mafia
on November 22, 2006 03:45 PM
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what i know is that EBay has policy against selling stolen items. I think we all should email them and protest. It's better then just complain and do nothing...
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Posted by: XTRA
on November 22, 2006 03:50 PM
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Yeah Peter Tosh a one a the real reggaelutionaries... All that he was was Jamaican and should be taken back to Jamaica as it forms part of our rich reggae culture...
Check it...before we have to 'Legalize it'
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Posted by: claus
on November 22, 2006 03:55 PM
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hi how are u its me ok i am claus and i like jamaica you know so i want to be a singing man ok i send you mi hotmail adress to give some help ok bye
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Posted by: naomi
on November 22, 2006 05:20 PM
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Tosh family, DON'T GIVE UP THE FIGHT.
And God nar sleep.
HI Jawara Gamal McIntosh
WHAT I THINK YOU SHOUD DO IS GET SOME KIND OF CONTACT NUMBER FOR THE ACTION WHERE PEOPLE WHO DISABREE CAN CALL AND EXPRESS THERE FEELINGS TO THEM ABOUT THE SITUATION
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Posted by: bre
on November 22, 2006 08:51 PM
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a dead man cannot speak because his life was cut short by force and not by choice,what he left behind was his legacy and a voice to speak on his behalf"his family", mr mcintsoh maybe asleep,but is soul will never rest if what he rightfully deserves is not granted ,everyman has a right to it whether dead or alive,securing his instrument would be giving him justice,he deserves it
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Posted by: di diva
on November 22, 2006 09:07 PM
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WATCH DIS! dem teef it. but lef dem to god and time. wen is dis so call auction suppose fi tek place? either dem gi onnu wilingly or mi done out mi bank account an buy it an ship it back home to onnu wey it belong.
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Posted by: Desi
on November 22, 2006 09:26 PM
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betta the family keep it than stranger
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Posted by: mega
on November 22, 2006 09:53 PM
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we are with you the Tosh family i'll personaly put a message out on Ebay about this. many blessing to you and all Jamaican's
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Posted by: Tosh Fan
on November 22, 2006 10:13 PM
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After reading the first two articles about the auction I was really asking where are the children. The first article commented that Tosh's common law wife retrieved the guitar from storage in the US to place it on auction; and the second article from Tosh's former manager explained in detail the history of the guitar and expressed his sadness that it would be sold to the highest bidder for private viewing. I am very relieved to see that the Tosh family has released a statement but saddened to hear that they were unaware that this historic piece of their father's estate and Jamaica's legacy was sitting in storage in the US for all these years. We support the Tosh family in their efforts to make this right. Blessed Love.
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Posted by: Want to know
on November 23, 2006 12:31 AM
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This may sound a bit off, but what if a big bidder from Jamaica or a lover of the late GREAT Peter bid (cause no matter what there is going to be a bid and nuff people dont care that its stolen property)and then give it back to the family where it rightfully belong. If its ok I would bid cause I would return the item. I loved Peter in life as much as I do now since he crossed over so it is a suggestion. Hope Jawara reads and comment on this.
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Posted by: JAMARI
on November 23, 2006 01:46 AM
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jah cee, my old man rate dis man down to the earth him walk pon....Tosh wuz my father time n it wuz sed he wuz the real roots n culture shotta yute from da slums dat gave Wailers dem internationally renowned sound.....nah tek nutten from Robert....but it wuz a Tosh movement that create the legends we know 2day...mi just rate di man based on "Stepping Razr" n "Legalize it"...dem tune deh ahead of dem time...dem tune deh a some 2025 tune wah buss inna di 80's 2 bloodclawt..
based on dis fact on the piece of history past down to me. and the fact dat mi rate dis man 2 much fi see anymore injustice tek place.....this auction must be boycott..
jah luv n guidance
selah
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Posted by: Carl
on November 23, 2006 03:50 AM
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I think that the government of Jamaica should get involve with this, since its apart of a crime scene. I was listening to Morgan Heritage album (I can hear a voice like that of Peter Tosh). I would to hear this singer puts out album - Morgan Heritage sings Peter Tosh
Concern Fan
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Posted by: Grassroot
on November 23, 2006 04:16 AM
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mek a did BOB MARLEY ting the white world his blood family would neva neva allow that fi gwaan but Peter Tosh who..........he's bad for the white controlled society so Auction!!! just another inna wi face fist
on how the real artist them are respected because addi same minds dem got rid of john lennon,Bob Marley....the list goes on an on so when we talk di truth people nuh waan listen cuz it easier to listen to lie than the truth so gaah church.
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Posted by: chinmamma
on November 23, 2006 04:35 AM
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you can't publicly auction stolen property! mcintosh them need to get down on ebay!
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Posted by: Stephaney
on November 23, 2006 07:44 AM
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Lock up anybody who have it. Dem a tief. If dem have it den dem help kill Peter.
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Posted by: Kevin Thomas
on November 23, 2006 07:49 AM
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them still stealing from black people,they steal a whole continent from we,its all a conspiracysome of you who living ijn the matrix of the other races might laught at this,but i dont expect you to agree with me cause you already caught up.all of this is to keep black people under i will call no names or races out,but its clear that we are still targets.its it wasnt for 911 there would of never been so much attention given to the arabic people.
its lik every time a black man stands out in the crowd he end up dead.
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Posted by: Nellyp
on November 23, 2006 08:59 AM
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This is definitely an item the Family should keep please do ever thing in your power to not let this sale happen. Get UP! Stand UP! Stand UP for your Rights!
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Posted by: i3anton
on November 23, 2006 09:28 AM
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A so the world run..rich vs poor.
Finally after all these years some justice "may" prevail ?
Agreement ?
There isnt much to agree... give back the legally owned property !
but then, someone gonna want proof of ownership, I hope this gets settled, as insignificant as it may seem to some, its as bad as any other injustice. dyam teefs.
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Posted by: i3anton
on November 23, 2006 09:28 AM
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A so the world run..rich vs poor.
Finally after all these years some justice "may" prevail ?
Agreement ?
There isnt much to agree... give back the legally owned property !
but then, someone gonna want proof of ownership, I hope this gets settled, as insignificant as it may seem to some, its as bad as any other injustice. dyam teefs.
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Posted by: SELECTOR NANNY B. UK
on November 23, 2006 10:58 AM
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AM NEXT TO THE FAMIMILY ON THIS I AM A RADIO PRESENTER ON jiggyradio.com AND I WILL TEL ALL MY LISTERNERS NOT TO AGREE ON THIS, NANNY B WILL MAKE THIS A POINT OF MY DUTY TO DO SO. nannycany@hotmail.co.uk blessed one love.
Peter Tosh him self was singing songs to fight evil things like this.what you Jawala is doing Justice we support you for good memorys of your father.Mr Means(Malawian)
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Posted by: lily
on November 23, 2006 01:00 PM
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no one but his family should have this priceless instrument its not like they dono it belong to him.let jah be praise b cuz i know it shall b given to the rightful owners
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Posted by: CEO RAM
on November 23, 2006 01:30 PM
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CHOCOLATE CITY NEWS WILL RUN THIS ARTICLE TO FURTHER THE CAUSE
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Posted by: marcia harris
on November 23, 2006 02:33 PM
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I think this is the beginning of things. The guitar has resurfaced. Your family should start your own investigation in to the death of your father. Please do not give up. Peter Tosh was a firm man and I know that he wants his family to get some answers. Respect to Andrew Tosh, you are sounding just like your Dad.
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Posted by: SPRAGGA
on November 23, 2006 03:42 PM
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You see im a close family relative to the legendary Peter Tosh and it seems as if they have'nt recognise him at all. NO disrespect to Bob Marley... but Peter does deserve honor like bob.he does songs that we are living today.ITHINK HIS MOTHER SHOULD GET THIS INSTRUMENT TO ATLEAST SEE HOW GOOD HER SON WAS AND SEE HOW HE IS APPRECIATED BY US JAMAICANS....... SELECTOR NANNY B KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HIS MOM OK
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Posted by: VINCY GEL
on November 23, 2006 04:06 PM
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blessed love me broderin.keep up the good works life is a struggle.have to keep the faith.glad to know u keepin up the memories of yo father.peace out.
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Posted by: warlady
on November 23, 2006 05:24 PM
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This guitar was stolen the day that Tosh was kill, suh whomever have the guitar know something about his death, suh why nobody nah question that?
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Posted by: Alexstone Mcowiti
on November 24, 2006 01:34 AM
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Nuff Respek to da family of Steppin Razor,Mash all a dem fools,dem wanta reap where dem never sow,TIAKE BACK DA GUITAR WHERE IT BELONGS you cowardly clan.
....& on behalf of all African fans & KENYA,we are with you,Keep keepin on Andrew & Jawara.To Andrew,KARIBU KENYA so we get a piece of Tosh.BE STRONG IN A DIS A TIME. McOwiti Aleki..
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Posted by: bosty
on November 24, 2006 03:48 AM
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PETER TOSH WAS A GREAT MAN ,NEVER JEOPARDIZE HIS EFFORTS AND WORKS
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Posted by: speng
on November 24, 2006 06:09 AM
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yes jamaicans love how the i them a Lick out lets start put the pen and paper where our voices at and send the message to ebay we r a stepping razor dont watch our size we r dangerous
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Posted by: Judy-Ann Smith
on November 24, 2006 07:18 AM
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The M-16 Guitar, which belonged to Peter Tosh, should remain with Peter Tosh's Estate. This guitar was given to Peter Tosh and should not be auctioned. It should be presented to Peter Tosh's children. The M-16 Guitar is a memorable piece of the life of the legendary Peter Tosh.
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Posted by: frania
on November 24, 2006 11:03 AM
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It's a shame how some people want to associate them selves with legend's they will do just about anything... this is some thing that belongs to jamaican and the Peter Tosh family... claim it its your heritage and birth-right.. continue to spred the word, we are behind you.
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Posted by: nordia
on November 24, 2006 12:42 PM
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I diid not know tosh was murdered has I was only a child then, but what those people are doing is so stupid I am so glad u r standing up for your fathers right. Keep the faith nuff love everytime.
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Posted by: peppaman
on November 24, 2006 06:25 PM
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I really hope the guitar go back to the Revolutionary's family. Tosh Son - mi proud a yu, don't give up til yu get it back cau dat fi stay inna di family forever. Foundations of reggae should join this worthy cause. Everybody want peace - what about justice?
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Posted by: DA'DA
on November 24, 2006 07:37 PM
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GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP FOR U RIGHTS. We stand up with the Tosh family on this one. If y'all need a favor jus let us know. Big up Andrew Tosh.
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Posted by: tamone
on November 24, 2006 08:08 PM
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you and your family have my support and prayers keep trying don't give up your father was a legend and a fighter and he would not give it up until the end.
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Posted by: Ali
on November 25, 2006 10:48 AM
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RESPECT! the man and stopp this madnes.
lets do every ting we can do. if thad was Elvis guitar then it will be on international news like CNN AND BBC right. I will send mail 2 ebay and tell them its not right 2 sell stolen items
thads all i can do, and dat they cant do this madnes
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Posted by: joe
on November 26, 2006 01:34 PM
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I sincerely share your pain and is deeply disgusted that someone could have thought of such an act. Tosh has been so wronged in his lifetime, and this is "kicking him while he is down".
I also think the jamaican government and the various music federations should help to put a stop to this and return this precious item to the family of Peter Tosh.
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Posted by: OneLove
on November 27, 2006 11:51 AM
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Jawara the guitar will lead to justice. Who ever auctioning the guitar must have been there when your father got murdered to steal the guitar in the first place. If you have to lose the shirt off your back, let justice prevail.
Tosh a superstar, real superstar, not falling star
one a Jah guiding star.
Black people don't appreciate and defend them things. As a result things like this happens.
Time to fight and fight hard.
The guitar belong to the family and in a musium so the world can see. Jamaican youth need something to look upon and know that Rasta stand for something. A nuh fe no whiteman have ina dem trophy case fe show dem white friends at cocktail party.
It's a symbol of black people strength. Jamaican black people strength. Fe we superstar.
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Posted by: RAS WEZULU
on November 30, 2006 06:05 AM
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WHAGUAN JAHWARRIOR,
DEM WAN TO SEE THE TOSHS TOTTER. ME KNOW DAT JAH WILL ALWAYS GIVE EVER INCREASING MIGHT TO HIS CHILDREN.FIRST,THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISAUCTION OF THE ANTI-VAMPIRE COMBAT GUITAR ARE VAMPIRES.FIRE BON PON DEM! THEM TINK THE M-16 IS A WEAPON OF TERROR.YES! IT IS. IT BRUTALIZES ALL THOSE THAT CANNOT RESPECT INSTRUMENTS OF DIVINE REGGAE. PETER WAS A TRUE RASTAMAN.WOE TO ALL THAT TOOK DELIGHT IN SEEING THE STEPPING RAZOR PASS AWAY! WHAT IS VERY SAD IS THAT NOW THAT THEY ARE HAUNTED BEYOND CONTAINMENT, THEY WANT TO BELITTLE THE RELICS OF THE GREATS OF TOSH.NO CHANCE!THEY SHOULD NOT TRIFLE THE M-16 IN ANY OF THEIR EGOTISTIC WAYS.IF THEY FIND IT LEGAL TO THIEF THE GUITAR AND SHAMELESSLY SELL IT,LET THEM LOOK ROUND IT IS PURELY IMMORAL.A FACTOR THEY HAVE PURSUED FOR LONG BUT IN VAIN.WE CANT TAKE IT NO LONGER,THEY HAVE TO WISE UP AND LET THE GUITAR TO THE TOSHS.IT IS FOR THE WORLD TO KNOW NOT FOR AVARICE OF AN INDIVIDUAL
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Posted by: lisa
on November 30, 2006 11:33 AM
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Don't give up my brother. Just be strong and keep the faith.
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Posted by: bob
on December 1, 2006 12:19 AM
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listen mi.,dem pu****ole teefin people deh a fool,.,a wah dem feel like.,.dem nuh know sey man wi guh f***k up dem and step back yah suh.,.,dem mad.,.auction wha,..,.dem wi get bullet bullet,.,.
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Posted by: gbenga adebija
on December 7, 2006 02:15 PM
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Thanks to all those who supported this worthy cause. Aint got nothing against Marlene, but its kinda suspicious that she had the guitar in her possession all dese years. And to ask the Tosh family to make an offer for the guitar? B*mbocl**at!!
Also watch out for a book of short stories which has a "fantasy based on reality" storylet on Peter and the rest of the wailers.
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Posted by: KUTSAWA MASVIKWA
on December 15, 2006 02:52 AM
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Jawara
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PETER TOSH MUSIC VIDEOS, IF I VISIT KINGSTONE WILL I FIND THEM? OR ARE THEY NOT THERE ALL TOGETHER ?
ALL THOSE SHOWS THAT HE PERFORMED, MAMA AFRICA, ONE LOVE PEACE CONCERT ETC ETC SURELY SOMEONE CAPTURING HIM ON VIDEO, AND WHY CANT THESE VIDEOS / DVDS BE RELEASED NOW.
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Posted by: David
on March 13, 2007 11:26 PM
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I wish you luck in recovering the item. I would strongly suggest you seek the services of a lawyer experienced in international law particular in respect to estates & wills. I also believe it necessary to get the press involved...I've always felt the revolutionary message of Peter often got lost by societies own disdain in his methods.
Keep the fight going, his is a voice that must be heard
ahoy mon,listen mi breden, diz evil vempires wanna cee TOSH'S splif to chase dem away.don't give it up b'coz RASTAFARI no dead HIM na forget de great freedom fighter like PETER.i&i give thanx for leting us know dis.never let dat auction takes place.peter might not here flashically but i&i knows him never die.dem ha fe getta bitten.MORE FIRE
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Posted by: Natasha
on May 22, 2007 06:52 PM
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Hi Jawara, My name is Natasha Naomi McIntosh(19), from the U.K. As you have noticed, we have the same surname. This is because my father, David Kenneth McIntosh is a cousin of your father Peter. I am no longer in contact with my own father but I am very intregued and interested in finding out more about the McIntosh family. My email address in Natasha_mcintosh2k@hotmail.com, please get back to me. You have family in the U.K.
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Posted by: Dean 13
on May 24, 2007 11:21 AM
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"LET JAH ARISE, AND LET ALL HIS ENIMIES SCATTER" "THERE WILL BE NO PEACE 'TILL MAN GET'S EQUAL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE" Hail Rastafari, mighty and thunderable one. Greetings Jawara Tosh, blessings to the last razor son, i strongly agree with the man in his plight to save his father's lagacy. That guitar was a gift to Peter, and it became more than just a musical instrument, it was a symbol of strength, unity, hope, peace, loyalty to his devine majesty, a weapon to fight oppression and the 'shitstem' faced by black people worldwide through music. Respect from Jamaica Jawara to all McIntosh. Jah Guide
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Posted by: ras yacks zira
on June 8, 2007 11:16 AM
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Babylon gwan fall.But i suspect peters comon law wife knows something about the guiter.Peter spirit will fight whoever is involve in this stupid move.
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Posted by: Thokozani Wa-mlokwane Metiso
on June 23, 2007 06:42 AM
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Tallent beyond compare devotion without compromise, selfless submission without reservations, still not sufficient to define our Peter Tosh, this Guitor is not to be given up.
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