35 YEARS LATER: On This Day May 11 in 1981, Bob Marley Died at the age of 36

It may surprise you to know that the famous reggae icon, Bob Marley died at the age of 36. He died early but his musical legacies is living longer. Robert Nesta Marley simply known as Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945 in Jamaica, died on May 11, 1981. He was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and guitarist.  In 1955, when Bob Marley was 10 years old, his father died of a heart attack at the age of 70.


In 1966, Marley married Rita Anderson, his children are: Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Ky-Mani Marley.
Bob Marley was raised as a catholic but later became a Rastafarian. The Rastafari proscription against cutting hair is based on the biblical Samson, who as a Nazirite, was expected to make certain religious vows, including the ritual treatment of his hair as described in Chapter Six of the Book of Numbers.
In 1963, he formed the music group THE WAILERS which skyrocketed his career. The Wailers later disbanded in 1974. Bob Marley released his solo album “Exodus”in 1977. The album Exodus has hit songs like "Waiting in Vain", "Jamming", and "One Love".
May his soul continue to rest in Peace.
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Which of his songs do you love most?
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Ifykelly Offiah and 12 others like this.

Precious O Matthew

Could u be love, waiting in vain. May his soul continue 2 rest in peace

Prince Raheem Samod Babatunde

All.

Justina Joseph Dagu

Rest in peace Rastafarian

Endy Edeson

@precious, Could yOu Be Loved is also my favourite

DjAblongo Darey Blaq

and dis day....petrol turn 145naira per litre....we voted chain not change. ...fuck dis apc govt

Edwin Scott

Redemption song

Priceless Precious Alli

one love

Robinson Emeke Ikebueze

Authentic legend.

Adigun Bamidele

I Love Dis Track, One Love Keep Us Together, And Woman No Cry.

Folorunsho Quadri Opeyemi

_____Bob Marley is not a Jamaican, his a native son of the world.......... I keep remembrin him everyday. ‪#‎RIP‬

Olaleye Muib Alan

All but Mr. Endy 2 be sincere u're realing trying 4 all d information update always. I pray dat May Almighty God give u more wisdom, knowledge & power 2 do more better

Olaleye Muib Alan

More so, may all ur efforts shud not be in vain

Bekere Becky Afaka

Soul rest in which peace? U know were him soul dey,endy?

Endy Edeson

@olaleye:thank you. @becky: hahahahaha. you are the first person to make me laugh today at exactly 1.23am. come on, he was a good man, so he will be in a good place over there.