| First Name |
Bob
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| Middle Name |
Nesta
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| Last Name |
Marley
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| Full Name at Birth |
Robert Nesta Marley
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| Alternative Name |
Robert Nesta Marley, Bob Marley, Donald Marley, Tuff Gong, Berhane Selassie
|
| Birthday |
6th February, 1945
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| Birthplace |
Nine Mile, Jamaica
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| Died |
11th May, 1981
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| Place of Death |
Miami, Florida
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| Cause of Death |
Metastatic Skin Cancer
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| Buried |
Bob Marley Mausoleum, Nine Mile, Saint Ann, Jamaica
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| Height |
5' 7¾" (172 cm)
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| Weight |
141lbs (64 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
His trademark dreadlocks hairdo, Beard
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Rastafarian
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
Jamaican
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| High School |
Stepney Primary and Junior High School
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| Occupation Text |
Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Guitarist
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
such songs as “Get Up, Stand Up,” “One Love,” “No Woman, No Cry,” “Could You Be Loved,” “Buffalo Soldier,” “Jammin’” and “Redemption Song”
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, Folk
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| Music Genre |
Reggae
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| Year(s) Active |
1962–1981, 1962–1980
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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
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals, Leader
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
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| Record Label |
Beverley's, Studio One, JAD, Wail'n Soul'm, Upsetter, Tuff Gong, Island, Beverley’s, Wail’n Soul’m, Island Records, Beverley's, Wail'n Soul'm
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| Associated Acts |
Bob Marley and the Wailers
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| Brand Endorsement |
Visit Jamaica commercial, Adidas ad
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| Official Websites |
bobmarley.com, http://bobmarley.com
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| Father |
Norval Marley (Father) (Circa 1885–1955.)
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| 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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| Favorite People |
Pele
|
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.
