Bob Marley! Prince of Jamaica, king of New Africa. Shaped America and inspired the world. Spread the love! Peace. Bob Marley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Marley" redirects here. For other uses, see Bob Marley (disambiguation) and Marley (disambiguation). The Honourable Bob Marley OM Black and white image of Bob Marley on stage with a guitar Marley performing in 1980 Born Robert Nesta Marley 6 February 1945 Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica Died 11 May 1981 (aged 36) Miami, Florida, US Cause of death Metastatic melanoma Other names Donald Marley Tuff Gong Occupation Singer songwriter musician guitarist Home town Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica Religion Roman Catholic (1945–66) Rastafarian (1966–80) Ethiopian Orthodox (1980–81) Baptised Rastafarian Spouse(s) 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 Parent(s) Norval Sinclair Marley Cedella Malcolm Booker Musical career Genres Reggae ska rocksteady Instruments Vocals guitar percussion Years active 1962–1981 Labels Beverley's Studio One JAD Wail'n Soul'm Upsetter Tuff Gong Island Associated acts Bob Marley and the Wailers Website bobmarley.com Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter, musician and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim,[1][2] 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.[3] After the Wailers disbanded in 1974,[4] 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 produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.[5][6] Exodus stayed on the British album charts for fifty-six 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". 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.[7] He is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time and credited with popularising reggae music around the world, as well as serving as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. Marley has also evolved into a global symbol, which has been endlessly merchandised through a variety of mediums.

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