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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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just legend :)
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WildPrincess89 wrote:
I just downloaded all Bob Marley ringtones at http://tiny.cc/oo1aB Three Little Birds is my favorite, love it!
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....... <З
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Yenward wrote:
No woman no cryyy!
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leonardocsm wrote:
13 I guess ... certainly is one of the most talented and beloved families that existed!
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introNabi wrote:
Bless Bob ;d
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Schwemmi wrote:
Live-version of "No woman no cry" is great!
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Could You Be Loved s2
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Drumsets wrote:
listening now with my headphone on, I love every single beat<3!
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trufasolka wrote:
Merry Christmas For All Bob Marley Listeners! ;] [2]
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shniderney wrote:
legend
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DavidBN wrote:
Merry Christmas For All Bob Marley Listeners! ;]
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rootsgirls11 wrote:
rastafari !!!!!! good !!!! tonton Marley !
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GLAD HE'S DEAD
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ZeppDoorsFloyd wrote:
hallelujah time
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trufasolka wrote:
Mellow Mood <З
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hunnybunny21 wrote:
i have more plays with bob marley & the wailers but there are so many god damn sexy pictures on this page that i don't even care.
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Max_Megasize wrote:
Rasta live! Bob Marley live! Jah live!
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goszoca wrote:
Kaya is the best reggae song ever.
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