Bob Marley

Name:
Bob Marley
Age:
36
Date of Birth:
Feb 6, 1945
Occupation:
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Parents:
Norval Sinclair Marley,Cedella Malcolm Booker
Spouse:
Alpharita Anderson Marley (m. 1966)
Children:
Sharon Marley Prendergast (adopted),Cedella Marley,David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley,Stephen Robert Nesta Marley,Rohan Anthony Marley,Julian Ricardo Marley,Ky-Mani Marley,Damian Robert Nesta Marley
Home town:
Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica
Years active:
1962–1981
Genres:
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady
Religion:
Roman Catholic (1945–66),Rastafarian (1966–80),Ethiopian Orthodox (1980–81) Baptised Rastafarian
Died:
May 11, 1981 (Melanoma (skin Cancer))
Labels:
Beverley's, Studio One, JAD, Wail'n Soul'm, Upsetter, Tuff Gong, Island
Instruments:
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion

Bob Marley - Biography Summary


Robert Nesta Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who became an international musical and cultural icon, blending mostly reggae, ska, and rocksteady in his compositions. Starting out in 1963 with the group the Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. The Wailers would go on to release some of the earliest reggae records with producer Lee "Scratch" Perry.

After the Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career upon his relocation to England that culminated in the release of the album Exodus in 1977, which established his worldwide reputation and elevated his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records. Exodus stayed on the British album charts for 56 consecutive weeks. It included four UK hit singles: "Exodus", "Waiting in Vain", "Jamming", and "One Love". In 1978, he released the album Kaya, which included the hit singles "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul". The greatest hits album, Legend, was released in 1984, three years after Marley died. It subsequently became the best-selling reggae album of all time.

Diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma in 1977, Marley died on 11 May 1981 in Miami at age 36. He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is credited with popularising reggae music around the world and served as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. Marley has also evolved into a global symbol and inspired numerous items of merchandise.



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