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Bob Marley Ska musician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Jamaica
  • Born: Feb 6, 1945
  • Died: May 11, 1981

Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley OM was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. 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 which 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. He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality.

Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny. the future

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. being good & music

My music fights against the system that teaches to live and die. music

I don't stand for the black man's side, I don' t stand for the white man's side. I stand for God's side. God

Tell the children the truth. truth

The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow. being good & sadness

My future is righteousness. the future

Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living? life

My music will go on forever. Maybe it's a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever. music

In this bright future you can't forget your past. the future

Every time I plant a seed, He say kill it before it grow, he say kill it before they grow. time

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