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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Revolution
Bob Marley Lyrics
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(Revolution, revolution, revolution oooo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(Revolution oooo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
It takes a revolution (revolution) to make a solution
(Doo-doo-doo-doo)
Too much confusion (aaa-aaah), so much frustration, eh!
I don't want to live in the park (live in the park)
So, my friend, I wish that you could see
Like a bird in the tree, the prisoners must be free, yeah! (Free)
Never make a politician grant you a favor
(Doo-doo-doo-doo)
They will always want to control you forever, eh!
(Forever, forever)
So if a fire make it burn (make it burn, make it burn)
And if a blood make ya run (make ya run, run, run)
Rasta de 'pon top, can't you see? (Doo-doo-doo-doo)
So you can't predict the flop eh-eh! (Doo-doo-doo-doo)
We got lightning (lightning), thunder (thunder)
Brimstone (brimstone) and fire fire (fire, fire)
Lightning (lightning), thunder (thunder)
Brr-brimstone (brimstone) and fire fiyah fire fiyah!
(Fire, fire)
Kill, cramp and paralyze all weak at conception
Wipe them out of creation (creation), yeah-eah! (Creation)
Wa-jah, jah, jah! Wa-jah, jah, jah! (Creation)
Oh! Let I'es is I'es (I'es), in I'es is black (I'es)
In I'es is red (I'es), in I'es is dread
Let righteousness cover the earth
Like the water cover the sea, yeah! Yeah!
Lightning (lightning), doo-doo-doo (thunder)
Doo-doo-doo (brimstone), doo-doo-doo (fire, fire)
A lightning (lightning), thunder (thunder)
Brimstone (brimstone) and fire
The lyrics of Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "Revolution" convey the idea of a need for a revolution to bring the truth to light, to find solutions to problems created by confusion and frustration, and to break free from oppressive systems. The song highlights the need to be alert and not trust those in power who may seek to control and manipulate. The lyrics suggest that a revolution fueled by fire, blood, and determination is needed to bring about change. The song concludes with a call for righteousness to spread across the world like water covers the sea.
Line by Line Meaning
Revelation reveals the truth revelation
Realizing the truth is like having a revelation
(Revolution, revolution, revolution oooo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Revolution is necessary in order to bring about change
(Revolution oooo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Repeating the importance of revolution
It takes a revolution (revolution) to make a solution
Revolution is the only way to create change
(Doo-doo-doo-doo)
Musical interlude
Too much confusion (aaa-aaah), so much frustration, eh!
The world is full of confusion and frustration
I don't want to live in the park (live in the park)
Being homeless is not a desirable situation
Can't trust no shadows after dark (shadows after dark), yeah-eh!
The darkness of night breeds distrust
So, my friend, I wish that you could see
Bob Marley wishes that others could see what he sees
Like a bird in the tree, the prisoners must be free, yeah! (Free)
People who are imprisoned must be set free
Never make a politician grant you a favor
Politicians cannot be trusted to do anything in the people's best interest
(Doo-doo-doo-doo)
Musical interlude
They will always want to control you forever, eh!
Politicians seek to control the people and hold onto power indefinitely
(Forever, forever)
The idea of being controlled forever is repeated
So if a fire make it burn (make it burn, make it burn)
If a situation needs to be changed, take action
And if a blood make ya run (make ya run, run, run)
If it takes effort and sacrifice to bring about change, then be prepared to make that effort and sacrifice
Rasta de 'pon top, can't you see? (Doo-doo-doo-doo)
The Rastafari movement is leading the call for revolution
So you can't predict the flop eh-eh! (Doo-doo-doo-doo)
It is impossible to predict the outcome of a revolution
We got lightning (lightning), thunder (thunder)
The world is full of powerful natural forces
Brimstone (brimstone) and fire fire (fire, fire)
These forces can bring about destruction and change
Lightning (lightning), thunder (thunder)
Repeating the description of natural forces
Brr-brimstone (brimstone) and fire fiyah fire fiyah!
Repeating the description of destructive forces
(Fire, fire)
Musical interlude
Kill, cramp and paralyze all weak at conception
Eugenics, the selective killing and sterilization of certain individuals, is not a valid solution
Wipe them out of creation (creation), yeah-eah! (Creation)
The idea of eugenics is repulsive and goes against the natural order
Wa-jah, jah, jah! Wa-jah, jah, jah! (Creation)
Repeating the idea of the natural order
Oh! Let I'es is I'es (I'es), in I'es is black (I'es)
The true nature of humanity is found within oneself
In I'es is red (I'es), in I'es is dread
These aspects of humanity are all present within oneself
Let righteousness cover the earth
The world needs to be filled with righteousness and justice
Like the water cover the sea, yeah! Yeah!
This righteousness should cover the earth completely
Lightning (lightning), doo-doo-doo (thunder)
Repeating the description of natural forces
Doo-doo-doo (brimstone), doo-doo-doo (fire, fire)
Repeating the description of destructive forces
A lightning (lightning), thunder (thunder)
Repeating the description of natural forces
Brimstone (brimstone) and fire
Repeating the description of destructive forces
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: David Nesta Marley, Anthony Henderson, Stephen Marley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aframaco9491
@@andrewkibe4391 Aah be quiet! The world IS about competition!
And that's a fact, unless you are an idle dreamer!!
Why do they have Top Ten charts or Top of the Pops??
I repeat, Natty Dread is a most significant album for Bob Marley, it was his first studio recording without Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh!
And the official introduction of the I-Three!!!
It was a cultural and musical revolution all in one!
It blew Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker and the Pioneers and all such artistes right out of the water!
@aframaco9491
@@nursemcfarlane6655 On the outset, so it does seem!
But Bob grew into that role in some sort of assisted evolution!
Marley's core attention ( and acute observation) was of his own immediate environment in Jamaica!
The clincher is that Marley's lyrics are so relatable on a global scale and right across cultures and nations!
Bob Marley, he was so right...Who Jah Bless, No One Curse!!
@deanhatch8153
Revelation reveals the truth - revelation.
(revolution, revolution, revolution - oooo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
(revolution - oooo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
It takes a revolution (revolution) to make a solution;
(doo-doo-doo-doo)
Too much confusion (aaa-aaah), so much frustration, eh!
I don't wanna live in the park (live in the park);
Can't trust no shadows after dark (shadows after dark), yeah-eh!
So, my friend, I wish that you could see,
Like a bird in the tree, the prisoners must be free, yeah! (free)
Never make a politician (aaa-aaah) grant you a favour;
(doo-doo-doo-doo)
They will always want (aaa-aaah) to control you forever, eh!
(forever, forever)
So if a fire make it burn (make it burn, make it burn)
And if a blood make ya run (make ya run, run, run),
Rasta de 'pon top (aaa-aaah), can't you see? (doo-doo-doo-doo)
So you can't predict the flop. Eh-eh! (doo-doo-doo-doo)
We got 🌩 (🌩 ), ⚡ (⚡ ),
brimstone (brimstone) and 🔥 - 🔥 (🔥 , 🔥 );
🌩 (🌩 ), ⚡ (⚡ ),
brr-brimstone (brimstone) and 🔥 - fiyah - 🔥 - fiyah!
(🔥 , 🔥 )
Kill, cramp and paralyze all weak at conception;
(aaa-aaah, doo-doo-doo-doo)
Wipe them out of creation (creation), yeah-eah! (creation)
Wa-Jah, Jah, Jah! Wa-Jah, Jah, Jah! (creation)
Wa-Jah, Jah, Jah! (creation)
Oh! Let i'es is i'es (i'es), in i'es is black (i'es),
In i'es is red (i'es), in i'es is dread.
Let righteousness cover the 🌍
Like the 💦 (aaa-aaah) cover the 🌊 , yeah! Yeah!
🌩 (🌩 ), doo-doo-doo (⚡ ),
doo-doo-doo (brimstone), doo-doo-doo (🔥 , 🔥 );
A 🌩 (🌩 ), ⚡ (⚡ ),
brimstone (brimstone) and 🔥.
@norwiltonmurray2546
I've heard this song all my life.. and after 37 years, I still think this is one of his BEST!
@modoulaminbajo1482
Forever my fav
@kingpaw9572
I agree 💯
@anindigomind9424
I just recently found this one.. it is one of the best
@sebasdebordeaux8347
@@anindigomind9424 Same ..
@theguardowl
NEVER LET A POLITICIAN GRANT YOU A FAVOR..THEY WILL WANT TO CONTROL YOU FOREVER! ....who's here in March 2024???!!!
@michaelmartinez5699
" Let righteousness cover the earth, like the water cover the sea!"
@aliyasu3941
deep!
@chriscostonis4837
Deeper Mon
@need-to-know-
Book of Isaiah.