Bob Marley

MusicTelevision Age

Global ambassador of reggae

Facts

Born: 1945
Country: Jamaica
Field: Music
Era: Television Age

Overview

Led Bob Marley and the Wailers from 1963, carrying reggae to worldwide audiences. Exodus 1977 was named album of the century by Time magazine, and its UK chart run set records. One Love and Three Little Birds remain global anthems. He received the Jamaican Order of Merit and a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. His catalog has sold more than 75 million records.

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