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(1945 – 1981)
Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), born Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He was the most widely known writer and performer of reggae, and more specificaly 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.
Bob Marley was a member of this Rastafari movement, whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae. Bob Marley became the leading proponent of the Rastafari, taking their music out of socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene.
Now considered a “Rasta” legend, Marley’s adoption of the characteristic Rastafarian dreadlocks and famous use of marijuana as a sacred sacrament in the late sixties were an integral part of his persona. He is said to have entered every performance proclaiming the divinity of Jah Ras Tafari.
A few months before his death, Marley was baptised into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and took the name Berhane Selassie (meaning the Light of the Holy Trinity in Amharic).
His best known crossover songs are a mixture of reggae, rock, and rhythm and blues, which include “I Shot the Sheriff”, “No Woman No Cry”, “Exodus”, “Could You Be Loved”, “Jamming”, and “Redemption Song”. His posthumous album Legend (1984) became the best-selling reggae album ever, with sales of more than 12 million copies.
Bob Marley was a member of this Rastafari movement, whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae. Bob Marley became the leading proponent of the Rastafari, taking their music out of socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene.
Now considered a “Rasta” legend, Marley’s adoption of the characteristic Rastafarian dreadlocks and famous use of marijuana as a sacred sacrament in the late sixties were an integral part of his persona. He is said to have entered every performance proclaiming the divinity of Jah Ras Tafari.
A few months before his death, Marley was baptised into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and took the name Berhane Selassie (meaning the Light of the Holy Trinity in Amharic).
His best known crossover songs are a mixture of reggae, rock, and rhythm and blues, which include “I Shot the Sheriff”, “No Woman No Cry”, “Exodus”, “Could You Be Loved”, “Jamming”, and “Redemption Song”. His posthumous album Legend (1984) became the best-selling reggae album ever, with sales of more than 12 million copies.
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Three Little Birds
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One Love
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No Woman No Cry
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Is This Love
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Buffalo Soldier
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Sun Is Shining
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I Shot the Sheriff
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Exodus
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Stir It Up
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Waiting In Vain
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Redemption Song
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Lively Up Yourself
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Shoutbox
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kairi990 wrote:
razz555 = >>Successful troll<< I will say one thing though: Of course he's blown out of proportion! That's what it means to have both talent and charisma. The same can be said for the Beatles and many other artists. Having a good voice, good lyrics, or physical appeal will only take you so far. When you have charisma you become a legend....
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Kate_G wrote:
I don't know why this kid is says he's over rated, he's very under rated
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mdoublej wrote:
if you listen carefully now you will hear
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razz555 wrote:
you're right i'm anti trends......you win NO! i was clearly stating facts (and a few of my musical opinions, screw me right?) , and um i guess there's only one "trend" because i only named one blatantly obvious one considering i know all of them and stuff, my point is this person had some good ideas, made some good music and he was blown way out of proportion end of story
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El_Salvador7 wrote:
perfect when you're having a hangover...
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Kate_G wrote:
no need to use that word darlin, we don't call you pasty
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estonice wrote:
that nigga died because he would amputate his toe.
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Groszix wrote:
sure
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NowyPremier wrote:
love his music, just perfect
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Pattttti wrote:
get up, stand up!
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dundee12 wrote:
Stir it up!
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rriner wrote:
peace love n bud
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RastaPAniMan wrote:
Lord! I Love Bob! I Love ...
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WhoMadeCookies wrote:
too jamaican
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BoringArcade wrote:
He's just too jamaican.
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senhordownload wrote:
O GRANDE
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german_in_la wrote:
Marley overrated? That's just funny.
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riverflows wrote:
you're so anti trends, yet you know all the trends... i bet you're one of those people who try not to follow trends to be cool or unique, when in fact you aren't you're just following another trend of not following trends and letting people know you don't - but infact you do!
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razz555 wrote:
coherent sentences please energis!. if you're trying to say i only listen to punk, 238% wrong and i guarantee i listen to and know more about reggae than you do energis, but who honestly cares about that. I was just stating a fact about the "bob marley trend" and how ridiculous it is.....happy new year everyone!
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sorbet_moherowy wrote:
I think, natural mystic is his best song.
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