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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Jamming
Bob Marley Lyrics
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Well, alright
We're jammin'
I want to jam it with you
We're jammin', jammin'
And I hope you like jammin' too
We can do it anyhow
I and I will see you through
'Cause every day we pay the price
With a little sacrifice
Jammin' 'til the jam is through
We're jammin'
To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
We're jammin'
And I hope this jam is gonna last
No bullet can stop us now
We neither beg nor we won't bow
Neither can be bought nor sold
We all defend the right
Jah Jah children must unite
For life is worth much more than gold
We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin'
And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin'
We're jammin' right straight from yard
Singing Holy Mount Zion, Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion and rules all creation
Yeah, we're, we're jammin'
(Bop-chu-wa) bop-chu-wa-wa-wa
We're jammin' (bop-chu-wa)
See, I want to jam it with you
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
And Jamdown hope you're jammin' too
Jah knows how much I've tried
The truth I cannot hide
To keep you satisfied
True love I know exists
Is the love I can't resist
So jam by my side
We're jammin', yeah (jammin', jammin', jammin')
I want to jam it with you
We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
Hope you like jammin', too
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin')
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin', jammin')
I wanna, I wanna (I want to jam with you)
I want to jam with you now
We're jammin', we're jammin'
Hope you like jammin'
And I hope you like jammin'
And I hope you like jammin' (jammin', jammin')
'Cause I want to jam it with you
I want to jam it with you
I like, I hope you
I hope you like jammin' too
I wanna jam it
Wanna jam it, ooh
The main message of Bob Marley's song "Jamming" is about coming together through music, disregarding any differences and obstacles that may be present. The song portrays a sense of unity and hope through the lyrics, emphasizing that there are no rules, no vows, and no restrictions when it comes to music. The song creates an atmosphere in which people can take a break from their daily struggles and come together to share a moment of joy and happiness.
In the first verse, Marley emphasizes that everyday life comes with sacrifices, but through music, we can find a way to overcome them. The second verse emphasizes that no matter the obstacles we face, we will persevere, stating that "no bullet can stop us now." The final verse reinforces the message of unity, as Marley sings about "Jamdown" (Jamaica) and hopes that others will join in the joy of music.
Overall, "Jamming" is an anthem for inclusiveness and joy, as it encourages listeners to come together and enjoy the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, yeah, well, alright
We're starting this party and it's going to be amazing!
We're jammin'
We're letting the good times roll and having fun!
I want to jam it with you
Let's do this together and make some memories!
We're jammin', jammin'
We're really getting into it and enjoying ourselves!
And I hope you like jammin' too
I hope you're having as much fun as I am!
Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
We're going to do whatever we want and have a good time doing it!
We can do it anyhow
We're free to express ourselves in any way we want!
I and I will see you through
We're in this together and we've got each other's backs!
'Cause every day we pay the price
We know that life can be tough, but we're not going to let that stop us!
With a little sacrifice
We're willing to put in the effort to make this a great time!
Jammin' 'til the jam is through
We're not stopping until this party is over!
To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
We're remembering how much fun we used to have and bringing it back!
And I hope this jam is gonna last
We're having so much fun, we don't want it to end!
No bullet can stop us now
We're unstoppable and nothing can kill our vibe!
We neither beg nor we won't bow
We're confident in ourselves and won't back down!
Neither can be bought nor sold
We're not for sale and can't be swayed by money!
We all defend the right
We believe in fairness and justice for all!
Jah Jah children must unite
We're all brothers and sisters and we need to come together!
For life is worth much more than gold
We know that friendship and joy are more important than material possessions!
And Jamdown hope you're jammin', too
We hope everyone is having as great a time as we are!
Jah knows how much I 'ave tried
We've worked hard to get here and we're proud of ourselves!
The truth I cannot hide
We're genuine and honest in our actions and emotions!
To keep you satisfied
We want to make sure everyone is having a good time and feeling fulfilled!
True love I know exists
We believe in love and the power it has to bring people together!
Is the love I can't resist
We're drawn to the love that surrounds us and want to be a part of it!
So jam by my side
Let's stick together and have a great time!
I wanna jam it, wanna jam it
We're having so much fun, we want to keep it going!
I hope you like jammin' too
We hope you're having as much fun as we are!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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Marina Rizhova
господи , он снова вернул меня к жизни
Ingot Hutasuhut
tengs jamaika uye
Slawomir Gorczynski
V
Issa Mansaray
i mess u so much my love is much
Rahmat Taufik Hidayat
Asih lagunya
Sifou Guettala
LA LOI de dieu SUR LA TERRE C'et une forsse
Emmanuel Bogui Ekpo
je veux telecharger
Shane Proctor
Damn great song!!!!!!
Dreàm Wind
it's the beest
Debbie Serrano
love jamming