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(1945 – 1981)
Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), born Nesta Robert Marley which was later to be changed by passport officials to Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He was the most widely known writer and performer of reggae, and more specifically 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 Rastafarinism movement, whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae. Bob Marley became the leading proponent of the Rastafarinism, taking their music out of socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene.
Now considered a “Rasta” prophet, 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 Rastafarinism movement, whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae. Bob Marley became the leading proponent of the Rastafarinism, taking their music out of socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene.
Now considered a “Rasta” prophet, 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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TehBrumb wrote:
@Carn1fex: Posting the same thing on different artists page of different genres? Why.. It's pathetic to say the least, and I'm sure there's people who'd say the same thing about the bands you listen to. Unfortunately, I wouldn't because I like your taste ^_^
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biza33 wrote:
Bob 4 life. buffalo soldier.
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Carn1fex wrote:
The people, you have lagged behind a life... To listen to this dung it is not so actual!
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brocklesnarwwe wrote:
why do you comment then back 2 me?
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NezZZZZ wrote:
brocklesnarwwe no one gives a damn of your fucking opinion : DD i just laugh for you . LOL
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MilosSegrt wrote:
no...why?
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infectedmodes wrote:
Are you from Jamaica?
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MilosSegrt wrote:
brocklesnarwwe, fuck off...jerk!...Bob is great :))
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noblesimplicity wrote:
jummin forever This is the best song for those who know what life is !!!!!!!
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SusannaHakobyan wrote:
that's super! he is the best!!!!!! coooooollllll....))))))))))))
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brocklesnarwwe wrote:
reggae sucks anyway
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brocklesnarwwe wrote:
his music is very slow and its boring ass fuck
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brocklesnarwwe wrote:
aged 36 weed got him crazy? or what happent with this cat
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dorlovic wrote:
brother Bob lives forever through his music
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trufasolka wrote:
<3
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baakoonah wrote:
As usual everybody icon,people are influence all over the world ,so do i ,long live marley
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bloodyscouser wrote:
reggae god !
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deceiver-Zer0 wrote:
get UP ,, sTanD UP ,, Dont give Up YOUR FIGHT .
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burnganja wrote:
Simple name for such a strong man :)
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producerdan74 wrote:
“Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.” -BM
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