| 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
|
| Age |
36 (age at death) years
|
| Birthday |
6th February, 1945
|
| Birthplace |
Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Colony of Jamaica
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| Died |
11th May, 1981
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| Place of Death |
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Metastatic Skin Cancer
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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
|
| 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 OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981; baptised in 1980 as Berhane Selassie) was a Jamaican singer,
musician, and songwriter. 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 to this day. 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 music and culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. In 1976, Marley survived an assassination attempt in his home, which was thought to be politically motivated. He also supported legalisation of marijuana, and advocated for Pan-Africanism.
