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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Jungle Fever
Bob Marley Lyrics
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Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
Eh, my temperature gets high with jungle fever.
My temperature gets high with jungle fever.
Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
jungle fever, jungle fever.
Eh, my temperature gets high with jungle fever.
My temperature gets high with jungle fever. Jungle fever!
Ay! Jungle! Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
The lyrics of Bob Marley's song Jungle Fever speak to the experience of being consumed by desire or passion, particularly in the context of a romantic relationship. The repeated refrain of "jungle fever" evokes a sense of wildness and intensity, emphasizing the strength of the emotions at play. When the singer declares that their "temperature gets high" with jungle fever, they are suggesting that this passion has a physical, as well as an emotional or psychological, effect on them. The use of the word "fever" also has connotations of illness or infection, portraying this consuming desire as something that can be both pleasurable and dangerous.
Given that Marley was known for crafting songs with deeper political or social messages, some listeners may be surprised by the somewhat simplistic lyrics of Jungle Fever. However, it's important to remember that this song was recorded early in Marley's career, and his focus at this point was largely on creating danceable music that could get people moving. While the message here may not be particularly groundbreaking, the rhythm and energy of the music are infectious, making Jungle Fever a memorable addition to Marley's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever,
I am experiencing intense physical and emotional symptoms associated with being in the jungle, commonly referred to as jungle fever.
Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
I am overwhelmed by the powerful sensations of the jungle, which continue to cause my fever to rise.
Eh, my temperature gets high with jungle fever.
I am feeling increasingly hot and feverish as a result of being in the jungle for an extended period of time.
Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
I cannot escape the powerful effects of the jungle on my body and mind, which continue to cause my fever to rage on.
Ay! Jungle! Jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever, jungle fever.
Despite the difficulties I am facing, I cannot help feeling a sense of excitement and exhilaration at being in the midst of the jungle, which is causing my fever to continue unabated.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Howard Dietz, Walter Donaldson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RigobertosTacoShop
Dude you rock. Thank you for uploading this. Lost it on CD years ago
@pbowproductions
bob was just not capable of making a bad song
@leylaelmentfakh92
Exactly🤩🤩love and respect 👌💚💚💚💚
@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912
The musical format is still the same so even if I never heard it before I already love it like I knew it
@brandies8up
ALL THE RESPECT AND LOVE AND KINDNESS THAT U HAVE GIVIN US"WE ALL WILL NEVER STOP LEARNING FROM YOU MR.MARLEY" ~=^.^=~
@josefkony1765
Thanks for this song moga... RIP Bob
@favelafunk8497
Thanks for posting. a funky discoey irie track from king bob
@HuseyinResitametoglou-hi7gk
Das war wenigstens noch musik❤den Söhnen mit in die Wiege gelegt,Tipp:Marley Brothers Unplugged singen die greatest Songs von Bobby ❤
@kofiacheampong3432
Great song
@ItayShilo
love it...:) thanks