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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Bob Marley Lyrics
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Stop that train I'm leavin' anyway
Stop that train I'm leavin' And I said
It won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong
I said, it won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong
All my good life I've been a lonely man,
Teachin' my people who don't understand;
I still can't find no happiness
So I got to say
Stop that train I'm leavin' oh, baby now
Stop that train I'm leavin' don't care what you say
Stop that train I'm leavin' And I said
It won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong;
Said, it won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong
Some goin' east; and-a some goin' west,
Some stand aside to try their best
Some livin' big, but the most is livin' small
They just can't even find no food at all
I mean, stop it
Stop that train I'm leavin' leavin', mm-hmm
Stop that train I'm leavin' I don't mind
Stop that train I'm leavin' And I said
It won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong
I said it won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong
Stop that train I'm leavin' leavin'
Stop that train I'm leavin' can't take it
Stop that train I'm leavin' got to be better
It won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong;
I said it won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong
In the song "Stop That Train," Bob Marley sings about his desire to leave behind a life of struggle and loneliness. The train in the lyrics represents his journey towards a better life. He has been trying to teach and enlighten others, but he feels unappreciated and unable to achieve his own happiness. He decides to leave, regardless of whether he's making the right decision or not.
Marley also touches on the poverty and inequality that he saw around him, with some people living big while others are struggling to find food. He makes a statement against this injustice and calls for change.
The song's lyrics have a universal appeal and can speak to anyone who has ever felt trapped or undervalued in their life. It's about taking control of your own destiny and not being held back by the expectations or limitations of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop that train I'm leavin' today
I need to leave this place and start a new life, so please stop the train and let me go.
Stop that train I'm leavin' anyway
I have made up my mind to leave, so I'm getting on that train no matter what.
Stop that train I'm leavin' And I said
I'm repeating myself because leaving is very important to me and I want to make sure that others know.
It won't be too long whether I'm right or wrong
I don't know what the future holds or if leaving is the right decision, but I'm willing to take that risk.
All my good life I've been a lonely man,
Throughout my life, I have felt isolated and alone.
Teachin' my people who don't understand;
Despite my loneliness, I have tried to educate others who may not comprehend or appreciate my perspective.
And even though I tried my best,
I put in maximum effort to connect with others and make a difference, but it didn't work out.
I still can't find no happiness
Even with my best efforts, I am still unable to find happiness or contentment in my current situation.
Some goin' east; and-a some goin' west,
People are travelling in different directions, pursuing different opportunities and goals.
Some stand aside to try their best
Some people are making every effort to succeed while others are opting to remain bystanders, watching from the sidelines.
Some livin' big, but the most is livin' small
Some people are thriving, while most are struggling to make ends meet and barely surviving.
They just can't even find no food at all
Some people are struggling to meet their most basic needs, such as food.
Stop that train I'm leavin' leavin', mm-hmm
I am determined to leave, and there is nothing that will change my mind.
Stop that train I'm leavin' I don't mind
Even if there are obstacles or challenges, I am committed to leaving and pursuing a new life.
Stop that train I'm leavin' can't take it
The current situation is unbearable for me, and I need to leave to find peace and happiness.
Stop that train I'm leavin' got to be better
I believe that there is a better life waiting for me elsewhere, and I am determined to find it.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER TOSH
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Bad Domingo
Could You Be Loved
Lyrics
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Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved and be loved?
Don't let them fool ya
Or even try to school ya, oh, no
We've got a mind of our own
So go to Hell if what you're thinking is not right
Love would never leave us alone
A-in the darkness ya must come out to light
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, whoa now, and be loved?
The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you
Love your brotherman
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Don't let them change ya, oh
Or even rearrange ya, oh, no
We've got a life to live
They say, only, only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive, ay
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, whoa now, and be loved?
Never gonna miss your water until your well runs dry
No matter how you treat him, man will never be satisfied
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
(Could you be, could you be loved?) Say something
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something, say something (say something)
Say something, say something (could you be loved?)
Say something, say something, reggae, reggae
Say something, rockers, rockers
Say something, reggae, reggae
Say something, rockers, rockers
Say something (could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be loved?)
Say something, come on
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Abdullah Aboo Bakker
Legend lives on forever ๐๐โค๐
Alfredo frias
Mi canciรณn favorita de Bob Marley
Ivan Francisco Souza
Bob Marley e tudo de bom sรณ balanรงa o esqueleto e tudo certo ๐
Antonia Torres Ortiz
Indiscutible en el tiempo. Siempre su mรบsica harรก que no pase desapercibida.Te harรก moverte sin darte cuenta. Genial๐.Allรก donde estรฉs.
Dรชbly Cardoso
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terra adorada
Massa meu rei ๐๐๐
Claudia juz
La mรบsica te necesita Bob!! 2020 ! Por siempre !
Israel Pereira
Asi pasen 1000 aรฑos estรก buena mรบsica no pasarรก de moda de los mejores sonidos tanto la voz como la parte instrumental,quien opina lo mismo que yo escuchรกndola una tarde de 25 enero de 2020
Eduar Mesias
Eterno Bob por siempre paz y amor
joao animes
BOB marley o eterno rei do reggae