| First Name |
Bob
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| Middle Name |
Nesta
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| Last Name |
Marley
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Robert Nesta Marley
|
| Age |
36 (age at death) years
|
| Birthday |
6th February, 1945
|
| Birthplace |
Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
|
| Died |
11th May, 1981
|
| Place of Death |
Miami, Florida, United States
|
| Cause of Death |
Cancer
|
| Height |
5' 7¾" (172 cm)
|
| Build |
Slim
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Distinctive Feature |
Always Had His Hair In Dreadlocks.
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Eastern Orthodox
|
| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
|
| Nationality |
Jamaican
|
| Occupation Text |
Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Guitarist.
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| Occupation |
Musician
|
| Claim to Fame |
Reggae Superstar.
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, folk
|
| Music Genre |
Reggae
|
| Year(s) Active |
1962–1981
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| Music Style |
Roots Reggae, Political Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska
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| Music Mood |
Earnest, Druggy, Earthy, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Rousing, Rebellious, Soothing, Party/Celebratory, Summery, Hypnotic, Confident, Sweet, Boisterous, Passionate, Gritty, Lazy, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Poignant
|
| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals, Leader
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
|
| Record Label |
Beverley's, Studio One, JAD, Wail'n Soul'm, Upsetter, Tuff Gong, Island, Beverley's, Wail'n Soul'm
|
| Associated Acts |
Bob Marley and the Wailers
|
| Official Websites |
bobmarley.com, http://bobmarley.com
|
| Father |
Norval Marley (Father) (Circa 1885–1955.)
|
| Mother |
Cedella Booker (Mother) (Friday July 23, 1926 – Tuesday April 8, 2008.) (Aged 81.)
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| Brother |
Bunny Wailer (Step Brother), Anthony Booker (Half Brother), Richard Booker (Half Brother)
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| Sister |
Pearl Livingston (Half Sister)
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| Family Member |
Julian Marley (son) (musician), Ky-Mani Marley (son) (musician), Damian Marley (son) (musician), Rohan Marley (son) (musician), Stephen Marley (son) (musician), David Marley (son) (musician), Cedella Marley (daughter) (musician/designer), Sharon Marley (adopted daughter), Robert Marley (to Pat Williams), Rohan Marley (to Janet Hunt), Karen (to Janet Bowen), Stephanie Marley, born 17 August 1974; according to Cedella Booker she was the daughter of Rita and a man called Ital with whom Rita had an affair; nonetheless she was acknowledged as Bob's daughter)
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Robert Nesta Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture for over a decade. Over the course of his career Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for the legalization of marijuana, while he also advocated for Pan-Africanism.
