Bob Marley: Photos of the ‘No Woman No Cry’ Singer & Reggae Icon
Bob Marley was a music legend who only lived until he was 36. Look back on his powerful life here.
Bob Marley is a music icon, born in Jamaica on Feb. 6, 1945. He was a pioneer of the reggae genre, known for his distinctive vocals and introspective lyrics. Bob’s music was influenced by reggae, ska, and rocksteady, helping bring Jamaican music to a wider audience. In addition to his musical impact, Bob was known for his spirituality and belief in Rastafarianism.
His music career began in the early 60s, when he formed The Wailers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. They began to find international acclaim in the 70s, with hits like “No Woman, No Cry” and their cover of Eric Clapton’s “I Shot The Sherrif”. In 1976, Bob survived an assassination attempt in his native AJamaica and moved to London, where he recorded his opus ‘Exodus’. In 1977 the artist was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma. He passed away on May 11, 1981 at only 36-years-old.
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