The greatest hits album Legend was released in 1984, and became the best-selling reggae album of all time. His fans around the world expressed their grief, and he received a state funeral in Jamaica. In 1977, Marley was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma he died as a result of the illness in 1981. During his time in London he recorded the album Exodus (1977) it incorporated elements of blues, soul, and British rock, enjoyed widespread commercial and critical success. A few months after the album's release Marley survived an assassination attempt at his home in Jamaica, which prompted him to permanently relocate to London. His debut studio album Natty Dread (1974) received positive reception, as did its follow-up Rastaman Vibration (1976). Following the disbandment of the Wailers a year later, Marley went on to release his solo material under the band's name. The group attained international success after the release of the albums Catch a Fire and Burnin' (both 1973), and forged a reputation as touring artists. During this period Marley relocated to London, and the group typified their musical shift with the release of the album The Best of The Wailers (1971). The Wailers subsequently released eleven further studio albums while initially employing louder instrumentation and singing, the group began engaging in rhythmic-based song construction in the late 1960s and early 1970s, which coincided with the singer's conversion to Rastafarianism. The group released its debut studio album The Wailing Wailers in 1965, which contained the single "One Love/People Get Ready" the song was popular worldwide, and established the group as a rising figure in reggae. He is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for the legalization of marijuana, while he also advocated for Pan-Africanism.īorn in Nine Mile, British Jamaica, Marley began his professional musical career in 1963, after forming Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Over the course of his career Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture for over a decade. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Robert Nesta Marley, (6 February 1945 – ) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician. Singin' don't worry, (don't worry) about a thingĬause' every little thing, gonna be alright Three Little Birds/Lyrics/Verse 2
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