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| Robert Nesta Marley |
With the countless uprisings, confrontations, and soul revolutions in the decades since his passing, it's incredible how many of the charged tracks could have been written only a few weeks ago. Some people see most of his songs as being prophetic as they see have much relevance in today;s world events.
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music career took off in 1963 with the group the Wailing Wailers before they changed their name to Wailers, With his distinctive songwriting talent he forged his own vocal style that gained him worldwide audiences later in life.
The Wailers released some of their earliest reggae records with producer Lee Scratch Perry. After they disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career which led to the release of the album Exodus in 1977 which established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality.
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music career took off in 1963 with the group the Wailing Wailers before they changed their name to Wailers, With his distinctive songwriting talent he forged his own vocal style that gained him worldwide audiences later in life.
The Wailers released some of their earliest reggae records with producer Lee Scratch Perry. After they disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career which led to the release of the album Exodus in 1977 which established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality.
