Bob Marley

 Robert Nesta Marley, OM (from 6 February 1945 to 11 May 1981 born Berhane Selassie in 1980), was a Jamaican musician, singer and musician. His musical career that incorporated elements of reggae and ska with a distinctive voice and songwriting style, was regarded as to be one of the greatest pioneers of reggae. Marley's contributions in music helped to increase the popularity of Jamaican music across the globe and made him a global figure in popular culture to today day.Over the period of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafari legend, and infused his music with a sense of spirituality. Marley is also a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. He was criticized due to his support of democratic social reforms. [citation needed[citation needed] Marley was assassinated in 1976 in his home. The assassination was believed to have been politically motivated. Marley was also in favor of legalizing marijuana and was an advocate of Pan-Africanism. Marley was born in Nine Mile, Jamaica in 1963. After founding the Teenagers in 1963, the group was formed by Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Bunny Wailer and subsequently renamed the Teenagers to change to the Wailers. The group released their debut album, The Wailing Wailers in 1965, which contained the single "One Love" and a rework of "People Get Ready" The song became well-loved throughout the world, and helped establish the band as an emerging star in reggae. The Wailers also released eleven albums of studio work. Following their signing with Island Records, the band's name was changed to Bob Marley and the Wailers. Although they initially used larger instruments and sang more loudly, the group started to incorporate rhythmic song structure in the late 1960s and the beginning of the 70s. This coincided with Marley's conversion from Rastafari. At this point, Marley relocated to London and the group began to embody their new musical style when they released the album The Best of The Wailers (1971) The group started to gain international attention following their signing with Island and performing in support of the album Catch a Fire and Burnin' (both 1973). Marley continued to perform under the Wailers' name one year later. The band received a positive reception by the band for Natty Dread (1974). In 1975, following the worldwide appeal of Eric Clapton's cover of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff",[12[12] Marley had his international breakthrough by releasing his first hit outside Jamaica and a live rendition of "No Woman No Cry" taken from the Live! album. 13) His most acclaimed album in America called Rastaman Vibration (1976) was released. Marley was assassinated at his Jamaican home, just a few months after, prompting him to relocate permanently to London. The album was recorded by Exodus (1977) during the time he was living in London. It featured elements of blues , soul and British rock. The album enjoyed wide commercial and critical popularity and critical acclaim. Marley was diagnosed with Acral-Lentiginous melanomas. He passed away shortly after his baptism in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Marley's fans all over the world expressed their sadness and he was given an official funeral in Jamaica.