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Bob Marley: 15 things you might not know about the legendary reggae singer
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He made a huge musical and cultural impact on the world
Bob Marley is one of the best known artists worldwide, celebrated for his politically powerful, captivating music. Throughout his life, he became an international icon, and a symbol for peace, as well as reggae music, with his achievements and impact detailed in his 2024 biopic Bob Marley: One Love.
Known for legendary hits like 'One Love', 'No Woman No Cry', 'Get Up Stand Up', as well as 'I Shot The Sheriff', Bob popularised the Jamaican music genres Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae across Western countries.
At Greatest Hits Radio we love Bob Marley, so to celebrate his incredible career, we have put together a list of interesting facts about the legendary singer, as well as everything you need to know about him
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Bob Marley
Jamaican singer (1945–1981)
"Marley" redirects here. For other uses, see Marley (disambiguation) and Bob Marley (disambiguation).
Robert Nesta MarleyOM (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.[2][3] Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and became a global figure in popular culture.[4][5] He became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality.[6] 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.[7][8] Marley also supported the legalisation of cannabis and advocated for Pan-Africanism.[9]
Born in Nine Mile, Jamaic