Music Entertainment: Bob Marley - Rastaman Trivia

Bob Marley is a personality that many people like to write about, including yours truly. There are many things about his lifestyle I did not agree with, but there are lots of things about his music that I like, such as the fact that some, if not most of his song lyrics were based on scriptures. 

Bob Marley (1945 - 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, guitarist, and activist who was a pioneer of reggae music. His music blended elements of ska, rocksteady, and reggae with American soul harmonies, and he became known for his distinctive vocal style and spiritual lyrics. Marley's music increased the visibility of Jamaican music around the world, making him the first international superstar from the Third World and selling more than 20 million records. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and won a Grammy Award.

Marley was born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945 in Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica and died on May 11, 1981 in Miami, Florida at the age of 36 from acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). He became a Rastafarian icon and a symbol of peace and unity. In 1957, he moved to Kingston with his mother and formed the group the Wailers with Neville (Bunny Wailer) Livingston, Peter Tosh, Beverley Kelso, and Junior Braithwaite.
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February 6th was the singer’s birthday. But there was this interesting article at Bubblews about his memorial services with some trivia to be shared. You never know when you may need to know it! Rather than wait for May 11th, the anniversary of Mr. Marley’s death, my reasoning was that since it was still February, it could be considered a sort belated birthday remembrance.

May 11th has come and gone, but it’s still May. When it comes to perfect timing … Eh! What can I say? My timing is off!! Found two more links which are being added to my collection of Marley trivia and tidbits.


#1) Bob Marley - The Life and Death Of a Reggae Legend

A condensed, concise and precise, well-written biography in a nutshell penned by BethanRose, a writer based in South Wales.

#2) How Bob Marley was Assassinated By the CIA 

Always suspected the attempt on Mr. Marley’s life had political motive, but must admit that this is the first time reading so much detail about CIA involvement. Written by Marvin (no last name given) using a pen name “rasta1”. It is an undeniable observation that many reggae entertainers have been shot and killed, but the writer states that the life of Bob Marley was “spared due to the mystical intervention of JAH Rastafari”. Can’t say whether this report is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, but can say – by way of my opinion – that the article certainly does have elements that sound convincing enough to be true!

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