Bob Marley
(1945-1981)
Jamaican reggae musician
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Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and became a global figure in popular culture. He became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. Marley is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. Marley also supported the legalisation of cannabis and advocated for Pan-Africanism.
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Robert Nesta Marley 6 February 1945 Nine Mile, Jamaica
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| Died |
11 May 1981 (aged 36) Miami, Florida
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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Stephen Robert Nesta "Raggamuffin" Marley 6th child with Rita Marley Male b. 20 Apr 1972 · Age: 53 · 1972- · Jamaican American reggae musician -
Julian Ricardo Marley 9th child with Lucy Pounder Male b. 4 Jun 1975 · Age: 50 · 1975- · English musician -
Ky-Mani Marley 10th child with Anita Belnavis Male b. 26 Feb 1976 · Age: 49 · 1976- · Jamaican reggae musician -
Damian Robert Nesta Marley 11th child with Cindy Breakspeare Male b. 21 Jul 1978 · Age: 47 · 1978- · Jamaican DJ, singer and rapper
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Cedella Booker and Norval St. Clair Marley · m. 1945; div. 1946
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