Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician who popularized reggae worldwide and became an international symbol of Jamaican culture and Rastafarianism. He is known for songs such as "No Woman, No Cry" and "One Love."
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Nine Mile
- Educated at
- Stepney Primary and Junior High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 Order of Merit🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect—you aren't either, and the two of you may never be …"
"He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistake…"
"If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy, she won't be amazing. If she's worth it, you wont give up. If you give up, you're not worthy. ... Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just…"
"You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it. You say you love sun, but you seek shelter when it is shining. You say you love wind, but when it comes you close your windows. So that…"
"Who are you to judge the life I live?I know I'm not perfect-and I don't live to be-but before you start pointing fingers...make sure you hands are clean!"
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Timeline
1945
Born
Birth1981
Died
Death
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