Bob Marley

Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), born Nesta Robert Marley which was later to be changed by passport officials to Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He was the most widely known writer and performer of Reggae, and more specifically Roots Reggae. He is famous for popularising the genre outside of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Much of his music dealt with the struggles of the spiritually wealthy rasta and/or spiritually powerful Jah Rastafari.

Influenced by: Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Lee Perry

Label:

Island Records

Active:

1960s-1981

Scene:

Jamaica/Kingston

Side projects

• The Wailers

• Stephen MarleyWed, Jul 15
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• Ziggy MarleySun, Sep 27
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• Bob DylanThu, Jul 23
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• The Legendary Wailers ft Junior Marvin Tribute to Bob MarleySun, Jul 19
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• Buju BantonWed, Jul 15
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• UB40Thu, Oct 1
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• Sam GelbandFri, Jun 19
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• Joan BaezSat, Oct 3
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