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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Fussing and Fighting
Bob Marley Lyrics
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I want to know, Lord, I want to know
Why's this bumping and boring?
I want to know, Lord, I want to know now
We should really love each other (love each other)
In peace and harmony (peace and harmony), ooh
Instead, we're fussing and fighting (fussing and fighting)
Why's this fussing and fighting?
I want to know, Lord, I want to know
Lord. I want to know (I want to know), I want to know now
Why's this cheating and backbiting?
(I want to know) I want to know
Oh, Lord (I want to know), I want to know now
(Stop your fussing and fighting, stop your fussing and fighting)
(Stop your fussing and fighting, stop your fussing and fighting)
We should really love each other (love each other)
In peace and harmony (peace and harmony)
Instead, instead, we're fussing and fighting (fussing and fighting)
Like we ain't supposed to be (ain't supposed to be)
Tell me why
Why's this fussing and fighting?
I want to know, Lord, I want to know, someone, please
Why's this bumping and boring? (Bumping and boring)
(I want to know) I want to know
(I want to know) Lord, tell me why
The lyrics to Bob Marley’s “Fussing and Fighting” are a call for unity and love. In the song, Marley is bewildered by the state of the world where love and unity are scarce, and instead, everyone is fussing and fighting. The song begins with Marley asking why there is so much fussing and fighting, and he requests to know the reasons behind the behavior. Marley believes that people should love each other and live in peace and harmony, but instead, they spend their time fighting and working iniquity.
The chorus reinforces the message that people should love each other, and this love should be in peace and harmony rather than in constant conflict. Marley then urges people to stop their fussing and fighting and instead embrace love and harmony. The song ends with Marley asking again why there is so much fussing and fighting, and he pleads for someone to explain the reasons behind the behavior.
Overall, the message of the song is clear - love and unity should be encouraged, and people should stop fussing and fighting. Marley believes that if everyone embraced love and harmony, the world would be a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Why's this fussing and fighting?
What is the reason for all this arguing and conflict?
I want to know, Lord, I want to know
I am seeking understanding and clarity on this issue, dear God.
Why's this bumping and boring?
What is the cause of all this collision and disruption?
We should really love each other (love each other)
In peace and harmony (peace and harmony), ooh
Instead, we're fussing and fighting (fussing and fighting)
And them workin' iniquity (workin' iniquity)
We should be embracing each other with affection and uniting in tranquility and amicability, but instead we are engaged in arguments and conflicts caused by wickedness.
Lord. I want to know (I want to know), I want to know now
Why's this cheating and backbiting?
Dear God, I am desperately seeking answers right away. What is the reason for this deception and malicious talk?
(Stop your fussing and fighting, stop your fussing and fighting)
(Stop your fussing and fighting, stop your fussing and fighting)
Put a stop to this argument and squabbling, let's not carry on this way.
Instead, instead, we're fussing and fighting (fussing and fighting)
Like we ain't supposed to be (ain't supposed to be)
Tell me why
In spite of our responsibility to maintain peace and love, we are still arguing like it's not our obligation to do so. Please explain the reason behind this.
Why's this fussing and fighting?
I want to know, Lord, I want to know, someone, please
Why's this bumping and boring? (Bumping and boring)
(I want to know) I want to know
(I want to know) Lord, tell me why
Once again, I am trying to understand why we are quarreling and colliding, and I plead with anyone and everyone to shed light on this. What is the reason for all this?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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