Even though Rastas were looked down upon, the rude boys of Trench Town imitated their slang and some other aspects of Rasta life; they just mimicked what they thought to be cool. The youth rarely imitated their deep religious beliefs or their strict rules. "The Rasta's were a breed apart, uncompromising in their rejection of the material world, and the decree of "sufferation" of shantytown and condemning the police who protected "Babylon." Bob spent countless hours each day listening to music at Musik City, which was owned by Clement Dodd. In 1962, Bob had written some songs he wanted to present to the company and Mr. Dodd, but Dodd was not present. Another producer named Leslie Kong was there. Bob recorded two songs called "Judge Not" and "Do You Still Love Me?" He was paid twenty pounds for the two songs and received a vinyl copy of them. These songs were released on Kong's' Beverley's label. Bob was proud of his accomplishments and was known to show off at times. Marley often said,"Yuh like de tune?" "Is me recordin"
             While at work one day, Bob injured himself, a piece of metal shot into his right eye. Bob was in excruciating pain and had to go to the hospital After the accident, Bob told his mother he wanted to quit the job to become a musician and singer. Bob and Bunny met with Peter McIntosh to form a trio and wanted to put out their own records. Cedella was disheartened by his foolish ideas. She thought he was becoming a rude boy and was getting too cocky after he recorded his first song; she didn't want to see his life go to waste and end up as a criminal like so many before him
             Joe Higgs was a prominent Rastafarian singer who resided in Trench Town. He started a free music clinic at his home on Third Street teaching the local youth of the neighborhood various music theories. Bob, Bunny, and Peter were a few of the many who learned from Higgs.
             Bob had cut five more songs for Leslie Kong but sp
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