Reggae music echoed throughout the "junior slums" on Saturday as Bob Marley's band The Wailers played an outdoor concert on what could only be described as the quintessential spring day.
Over 1,500 students, faculty and visitors enjoyed a barbeque along with the music as part of the USG annual spring concert behind Little Hall in the 1901 Hall courtyard.
"I think it was the best day that I've had at Princeton so far," Mark Wertz '07 said. "I was really glad there was a good turnout because it made the whole thing a lot more fun for everyone."
And while some students speculated that weather may have played a factor in the large turned, USG President Matt Margolin '05 said in an email, "I think the weather brought some people out, but also turned a few people towards the beach and better/quieter places around campus to tan/rest in the sun."
Different style
USG Social Chair Christoph Geiseler '04 said he thought that The Wailers would expose University students to more diverse music styles.
"Students will get to hear a famous and respected reggae group playing music people know," Geiseler said to The Daily Princetonian in a previous article. "But it's also a band that might bring us some surprises," he said.
Though some students were initially skeptical of The Wailers' selection for the event, professing little or no previous knowledge of the group, many students attended the concert. "A few did not know who The Wailers were, but once they found out that it is essentially Bob Marley's group, they were psyched," Margolin wrote in an email.
Caitlin Gregg '07 said she thought the different type of artist contrasted successfully with the stereotypical University music tastes.
"I kept thinking about how weird of a mix it was-all these preppy, collar-popped kids listening to ethnic island music. It was a really great band though, and I had a lot of fun," Gregg added.
Zero exposure
Some students said they would never have been exposed to reggae music if not for the spring concert choice.
"There is no way that I would listen to reggae music without the benefits of free food and beautiful weather," Joanna Russo '06 said. "But when I got there, I found myself really enjoying what I was listening to. They were a great choice."
Brij Khurana '07 said he felt the concert brought members of the University community together.
"Even if you didn't like reggae music at all, you could still have a great time hanging out with friends and being outside," he said. "I loved the music and was surprised at how much everyone could appreciate it."
And for The Wailers biggest fans on campus, the performance was a memorable experience.
"The Wailers' concert was incredible," Ian Shannon '07 said. "The encore was especially awesome. Their rendition of 'Three Little Birds' was definitely the high point of the afternoon."
Bob Marley's group
The Wailers backed-up Bob Marley prior to his death in 1980 and were instrumental in his rise to stardom.
At Saturday's performance, original band members including bassist Aston "Familyman" Barrett and guitarist Al Anderson performed alongside newer members of the group.
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