Biography:
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley,(6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience.
Marley's music was heavily influenced by the social issues of his homeland, and he is considered to have given voice to the specific political and cultural nexus of Jamaica. His Music for many young Jamaicans was an escape from the harshness of everyday life.
His parents Cedella Booker, an African-Jamaican and Norval Sinclair Marley was a captain in the Royal Marines as well as a plantation supervisor.
Bob's approach to the Rastafari belief starts to be reflected in his music. Marley was captivated by Rastafarian beliefs in the 1960s, Rastafari becomes after returning to Jamaica,
Bob On songs like "Black Survivor," "Babylon System" and "Blackman Redemption" Marley sings about the struggles of blacks and Africans against Western oppression.
Bob On songs like "Black Survivor," "Babylon System" and "Blackman Redemption" Marley sings about the struggles of blacks and Africans against Western oppression.
Bob Marley became an ardent proponent of Rastafari, taking their music out of the socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene. Bob Marley decided to participate in a free concert on December 5, 1976 to promote peace and national reconciliation, and thus help stop the violence.
On December 3, 1976 Bob was wounded by gunfire in the chest. He was hospitalized. after a full recovery time. Two days later, Bob got on stage and sang. When asked why, he said: "People who are trying to make this world worse are not taking even a day off, how could I take? Light up the darkness."
In July 1977, Marley had an existing cancer after the spread of melanoma to his lungs and brain caused his death. In the morning of May 11, 1981, died at the age of 36 years.
After death in April was awarded the Order of Merit of Jamaica. In recognition of his invaluable contribution to the culture.
