The life of Peter tosh, 'rude boy,' founding member of the Wailers, and a compelling recording artist in his own right, is one of reggae's most extraordinary stories. Tosh was an abrasive man who would eventually fall victim to his own uncompromising personality, ultra-radical politics, and fearsome gangster reputation. This first ever biography offers a detailed exploration of Tosh's personal musical odyssey as he strove to emerge from the shadow of Bob Marley.