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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Sinner Man
Bob Marley Lyrics
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Sinnerman where will you run to
Sinnerman where will you run to
All on that day
Run to the mountain
The mountain wont hide you
Run to the sea
The sea will not have you
Your grave will not hold you
All on that day
See sinnerman
Mountains are falling
Sinnerman
The sea it rages
Sinnerman
The grave will not hold you
All on that day
Run to the lord
Lord please hide me
Run to the Lord
Sinnerman
Sinnerman
Sinnerman
Where you gonna run to
All on that day
Run to the mountain
the mountain wont hide you
And run to the sea
The sea will not hold you
And run to your grave
The grave will not hide you
All on that day
Sinnerman
The mountain is falling
And sinnerman
The sea it rages
And sinnerman
Sinnerman
Sinnerman
Where will you run to
All on that day
The mountain wont hide you
The sea wont have you
And the grave will not hold you
All on that day
The lyrics to Bob Marley's song Sinner Man describe a warning to those who sin and try to escape their consequences. The song asks the sinner where they will run to when they face judgment. The options include running to the mountain or the sea, but the lyrics state that neither of these will be hiding places. Even death will not provide a hiding place for the sinner, as they will not be able to escape the consequences of their actions. The lyrics encourage the sinner to run to the Lord, asking for his help in hiding from their sins.
This song's powerful message is clear: we may try to ignore or avoid our mistakes, but we cannot escape their consequences. The mountain, sea, and grave mentioned in the lyrics are all meant to symbolize places that may seem like they provide shelter, but ultimately fail to do so. The sinner is advised to run to the Lord, suggesting that only through spiritual redemption can one find true deliverance from their sins.
Overall, "Sinner Man" is a powerful and timeless reminder of our collective accountability. It is a song that does not seek to judge or condemn, but to remind us that we must take responsibility for our actions and seek forgiveness and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
O sinnerman where will you run to
Oh, sinner, where do you think you can escape to?
Sinnerman where will you run to
Sinner, tell me, where can you go to escape your fate?
Sinnerman where will you run to
Sinner, I'm asking you again, where do you think you can run?
All on that day
On the day of reckoning
Run to the mountain
Try to find refuge in the mountain
The mountain wont hide you
But the mountain won't be able to protect you
Run to the sea
Try to escape by going to the sea
The sea will not have you
But the sea won't be able to save you from your fate
And run to your grave
Or just accept death
Your grave will not hold you
But even death won't be able to shield you from judgment
See sinnerman
Look, sinner, and listen to what is coming
Mountains are falling
Everything you thought was solid and unshakable is collapsing
Sinnerman
Sinner, behold the consequences of your actions
The sea it rages
The forces of nature are beyond your control
Sinnerman
Sinner, face the inevitable
The grave will not hold you
Even in death, you won't find refuge
Run to the lord
Your only hope is to seek forgiveness from a higher power
Lord please hide me
Begging for mercy and protection
Sinnerman
Sinner, confront your sins
Sinnerman
Sinner, you can't hide from your fate
Sinnerman
Sinner, your deeds have consequences
Where you gonna run to
Where can you possibly go?
The mountain wont hide you
The mountain won't be able to protect you
And run to the sea
And even the sea won't be a safe haven
The sea will not hold you
The sea won't be able to save you from judgment
And run to your grave
Even death won't be able to silence your conscience
The grave will not hide you
Your sins will be exposed, even in death
Sinnerman
Sinner, the time for reckoning is here
The mountain is falling
Everything you thought was solid and unshakable is collapsing
And sinnerman
And you, sinner, can't escape the consequences of your actions
The sea it rages
The forces of nature are beyond your control
And sinnerman
And you, sinner, can't run from your fate
Sinnerman
Your sins have brought you to this moment
Sinnerman
Sinner, face the truth and seek redemption
Sinnerman
Sinner, your fate is in your own hands
Where will you run to
There is no escape from judgment
All on that day
On the day of reckoning
The mountain wont hide you
The mountain won't be able to protect you
The sea wont have you
The sea won't be a safe haven
And the grave will not hold you
Even in death, your sins will be exposed
All on that day
On the day of reckoning
Contributed by Matthew A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PossumMedic
I don't think it can get much better than Nina Simone's version but still love this one! 🥰
@amauryrea5630
Love it! 👌👌👌
@lucimandala1101
Esto me regresa a el passdo
@zachboo
This one is Peter Tosh & the Wailers, not Bob Marley.
@eliasali4956
Exactly
@vladimirfilho4623
sakura sena in nurse angel, a really good movie
@mvl6827
1964
@thecanoehead
Scariest movie ever sent me here.
@dannyevans8328
whats the flick bro
@Donnygast
Anyone knows this? This has made me curious ^^