Starting out in 1963 with the group Bob Marley & The Wailers, he forged a distinctive song-writing and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide.
The Wailers would go on to release some of the earliest reggae records with producer Lee Scratch Perry.
After The Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career which culminated in the release of the album Exodus in 1977 which established his worldwide reputation and became one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million albums and singles.
Bob Marley was a member of this Rastafari movement, whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae. Bob Marley became the leading proponent of the Rastafari, taking their music out of socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene.
Now considered a "Rasta" prophet, Marley's adoption of the characteristic Rastafarian dreadlocks and famous use of marijuana as a sacred sacrament in the late sixties were an integral part of his persona. He is said to have entered every performance proclaiming the divinity of Jah Rastafari.
A few months before his death, Marley was baptised into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and took the name Berhane Selassie (meaning the Light of the Holy Trinity in Amharic).
His best known songs are a mixture of reggae, Roots Reggae, and rhythm and blues, which include:
I Shot the Sheriff
Exodus
Could You Be Loved
Redemption Song
No Woman, No Cry
Three Little Birds
Buffalo Soldier
Is This Love
One Love
Stir It Up
Jammin'
Get Up, Stand Up
His posthumous album Legend (1984) became the best-selling reggae album ever, with sales of more than 12 million copies.
Bob Marley was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994; in December 1999, his album โExodusโ (1977) was named Album of the Century by Time Magazine and his song โOne Loveโ was designated Song of the Millennium by the BBC.
Awards and Honors:
1976 - Rolling Stone Magazine's "Band of the Year"
1978 - United Nations' Peace Medal of the Third World
1981 - Jamaican Order of Merit
1994 - The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
1999 - Time Magazine's Best Album of the Century
2001 - Star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame
2001- GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award
2004 - Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time (#11)
2006 - The United Kingdom's "Blue Plaque"
2006 - Bob Marley Boulevard named in Brooklyn, New York
2010 - GRAMMY Hall Of Fame (Catch A Fire)
2012 - August the 7th, proclamed Bob Marley Day (Los Angeles)
2013 - GRAMMY Tribute Performance
Marley tragically died of cancer at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami, Florida on May 11, 1981.
Religion:
Bob Marley was a member of the Rastafari movement, (not rastafaranism as that is seen as a derogortory term as Rasta's don't like being refered to as an ism) whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae music in Jamaica. Rastas belive they are outcast from their native Zion and looked on Ethiopia as their real home and Tafarai Makonnen, who took the title Haile Sellasie I(Power of the Holy Trinity in Amharic), after he became the emperor of Ethiopia, as their leader. Rastas belive H.I.M. is Jesus in flesh. Rastas are considered to be black Jews.
Rastas claim their root from King Solomon and Abbysinian queen of Sheba, through lineage of their son Menelik, emperor of Abbysinia. H.I.M. is said to be a direct decendant of Menelik. 'Ras' means Head and 'Tafarai" means Creator. 'Jah' is the shortened form of the Hebrew word Jehovah. Rastas belive in one truth and that is the truth of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Sellasie I, King of kings, Lord of lords, conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, two hundred and twenty-fifth ruler of the three thousand year old Ethiopian empire, elect of Jah, Light of the world. Jah Rastafari live out. Rastas preach a non-materialistic, egalitarian way of life. Bob Marley became a leading proponent of the Rastafari, taking their music out of the socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene. Bob Marley was baptized by the Archbishop of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Church in Kingston, Jamaica on November 4, 1980.
Diet:
Marley's diet was ital; fruit, vegetables and fish; which is food approved by the Rastafari movement.
Family:
Bob Marley had 13 children: three with his wife Rita Marley, two adopted from Rita's previous relationships, and the remaining eight with separate women.
His children are, in order of birth:
Imani Carole, born May 22, 1963, to Cheryl Murray;
Sharon, born November 23, 1964, to Rita in previous relationship;
Cedella born August 23, 1967, to Rita;
David "Ziggy Marley", born October 17, 1968, to Rita;
Stephen Marley, born April 20, 1972, to Rita;
Robert "Robbie", born May 16, 1972, to Pat Williams;
Rohan, born May 19, 1972, to Janet Hunt;
Karen, born 1973 to Janet Bowen;
Stephanie, born August 17, 1974; according to Cedella Booker she was the daughter of Rita and a man called Ital with whom Rita had an affair; nonetheless she was acknowledged as Bob's daughter;
Julian Marley, born June 4, 1975, to Lucy Pounder;
Ky-Mani Marley, born February 26, 1976, to Anita Belnavis;
Damian Marley, born July 21, 1978, to Cindy Breakspeare;
Makeda, born May 30, 1981, to Yvette Crichton.
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01 Stir It Up
Bob Marley Lyrics
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Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
It's so clear
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Come on and stir it up, little darlin'
Stir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I blaze ya fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Every minute
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Is keep it in, and
(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Stir it up, baby
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now
Quench me when I'm thirsty
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
When you show and stir your pot
So, stir it up, oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo, now
Come on and stir it up, oh-ah
Little darlin', stir it up
Oh, little darlin', stir it up, come on, babe
Come on and stir it up, wo-o-a
Little darlin', stir it up, stick with me, baby
Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it
The lyrics of Bob Marley's song "Stir It Up" are about a man who has finally reunited with his love and is trying to rekindle their passion. The man expresses his excitement about being reunited with his love after a long time apart, and he urges her to stir up their relationship by spending more time together. He says that he will do all that it takes to rekindle their passion and satisfy her heart's desires by "pushing the wood" and "blazing the fire." He also notes that their love is like a recipe that is so tasty that it can quench his thirst and cool him down when he's hot.
The lyrics of "Stir It Up" provide a message of love and unity. The song is about two people who have been separated for a long time and are finally reunited. The man expresses his love for his partner and assures her that they can create something beautiful if they commit to each other. He urges her to stir up their love and reminds her that he will be there to quench her thirst and cool her down whenever she needs him.
Overall, "Stir It Up" is a beautiful love song that encourages couples to invest in their relationships and work towards creating something beautiful. The song reminds us of the importance of love and unity and the role that we can play in building healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
Let's mix things up and inspire one another, my dear
Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
Let's keep the excitement and inspiration going, dear
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
We've been apart for a while now, but let's come together and create something amazing
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
I've been thinking about you a lot and missing you
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
Now that you are back, let's work together and create something special
It's so clear
I can see it so clearly now that we are together
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
We have so much potential to create something great together
Just me and you
We don't need anyone else to create something amazing
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
I'll gather the resources we need to make something great
Then I blaze ya fire
I'll light up the fire of our creativity and passion
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
I'll do all I can to fulfill your dreams and desires
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
I'll mix everything together in just the right way to create something great
Every minute
All the time, constantly
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
All you need to do is join me in creating something amazing
Is keep it in, and
Just keep the inspiration and creativity flowing
(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Let's keep things mixed up and interesting, my dear
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh
Let's keep the momentum going and the inspiration flowing
Quench me when I'm thirsty
You satisfy my needs and desires
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
You help me when I'm feeling overwhelmed or when things get too hot to handle
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
Your unique style and ideas are inspiring to me
When you show and stir your pot
When you share your creativity and inspiration with me
Little darlin', stir it up, stick with me, baby
Let's work together and stay committed to creating something amazing
Stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it,stir it
Let's keep the creativity and inspiration flowing non-stop
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@getrekt2160
As time goes by and soulful music like this fades, only to be replaced by manufactured junk, humanity fades with it.
We need to stay focused.
Stay together.
Keep humanity alive.
Keep the message of Bob alive.
For humanity.
@derecklawrence1979
Whoโs still listening to this classic song in 2024?
@haroldfreire928
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@Mark-id3ub
Juicy Lucy is still listening in 2024 ๐
@edie9330
I am. I was a HUGE fan in my late teens in the 70's of Bob Marley, still am. I had all his albums in vinyl. Lol .Going through a tough, serious illness, and I'm here reminiscing. My soul feels better, lighter, listening to his music. He had such wisdom. It saddens me to see all the divisiveness in the world today. He was truly a force for good. โค
@SuenosDeLaNoche
Still sounds as good as it did way back then. Irie!
@Musicsky168
If you are here in 2024 listening to this, you are my kind of people. One Love ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ต๐ท
@sandraweston4863
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@thewolf81lobo86
No one is going to make me believe that Robert Nesta Marley it's not one of the greatest artist of all time, timeless legend โโ
@lilmissfabulous7740
Not one of IS the best top notch