Bob marley

Bob Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician. He is considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by blending elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as forging a smooth and distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture for over a decade.

Early life

Robert Nesta Marley was born on 6 February 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, to Norval Sinclair Marley and Cedella Booker. His father was a white Jamaican originally from Sussex, England, whose family claimed Syrian Jewish origins. Marley and Neville Livingston (later known as Bunny Wailer) had been childhood friends in Nine Mile.

Career

Marley began his professional musical career in 1963, after forming Bob Marley and the Wailers. The group released its debut studio album The Wailing Wailers in 1965, which contained the single "One Love/People Get Ready"; the song was significantly popular in Jamaica and was a Top 5 hit in the UK.

Legacy

Marley's music was widely popular and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement (of which he was a committed member) to a worldwide audience. Among his well-known songs are "No Woman, No Cry", "Could You Be Loved", "Stir It Up", "Jamming", "Redemption Song", "One Love" and "Three Little Birds".

Death

Marley died on 11 May 1981 in Miami at age 36 from melanoma. His final words to his son Ziggy were "Money can't buy life."

See also

• List of reggae musicians
• Music of Jamaica

External links

• Official website