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 “Exodus” (1977) was named Album of the Century by Time Magazine and his song “One Love” 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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Don Rock my Boat
Bob Marley Lyrics
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'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
Please don't you rock my boat, no
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'
I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh, aah, I like it a-like a-this
Can you miss?
And you should know, ooh, aah, when I like it a-like a-this
You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
Evening cold, fy my soul
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I'm happy inside all the time
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me, yeah
You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
When we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners
And I said, oh, ooh, aah, I like it a-like a-this
Yes, I do
And you should know, ooh, aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
And if every time you should walk away from me now
You know I need your sympathy, yeah
Can you see? Do you believe me?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Never, never, never give it up now
All in the same boat
Rockin' on the same route
We got to get together, join each other
And can't you see what I've got for you, yeah
I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
Come a little closer, satisfy my
The lyrics of Bob Marley's "Don't Rock My Boat" convey a message of love and the desire for stability, both in a romantic relationship and in life in general. Marley asks his lover not to "rock his boat," which is a metaphor for causing unnecessary or unwanted drama or upheaval. He explains that he is happy with the way things are, and that he wants to continue feeling satisfied with his life and relationship. He expresses his love for his partner and their ability to make each other feel like winners. He also emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and unity, and notes that they are both in the same boat, navigating life together.
Overall, the song's lyrics are about the importance of finding happiness and contentment within oneself and with one's partner, while also recognizing the challenges and possibilities for growth that life presents. Marley's reggae-infused melodies, along with his soulful and charismatic vocals, create an uplifting and positive atmosphere that encourages listeners to embrace the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, please don't you rock my boat
I am requesting you not to disturb my peace
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
I don't want any trouble in my life
Please don't you rock my boat, no
I am requesting you again to not disturb my calmness
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'
I don't want any trouble in my life
I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh, aah, I like it a-like a-this
I am expressing my liking towards my present circumstances
Can you miss?
Do you understand my emotions?
And you should know, ooh, aah, when I like it a-like a-this
You should understand my contentment
Am I really it? Ooh yeah
Is this really happening?
You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
You make me happy in the morning
Evening cold, fy my soul
Even in hard times, I am still happy
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I have been requesting something good and sweet from life
I'm happy inside all the time
I am happy with my life the way it is
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me, yeah
You have brought a positive change in my life
You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
You make me feel like a winner even in new situations
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
We feel like winners in life
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
If I have ever done wrong to you, please forgive me
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I am happy with my life the way it is
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
I want you to be my companion
One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
When we are together, we need to trust and care for each other
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
We should always remember that we love each other
And if every time you should walk away from me now
If you leave me now,
You know I need your sympathy, yeah
I will need your emotional support to get through it
Can you see? Do you believe me?
Do you understand how I feel? Can you trust me?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
I am calling out to my loved one
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Please make me happy and content with my life
Never, never, never give it up now
Don't give up on me now
All in the same boat
We are all in this together
Rockin' on the same route
We are all following the same path
We got to get together, join each other
We need to come together and support each other
And can't you see what I've got for you, yeah
Can't you see how much I care for you?
I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
I am extremely happy and nothing can change that now
Come a little closer, satisfy my
Come closer and make my life more fulfilling
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bob Marley
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