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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Three Litle Birds
Bob Marley Lyrics
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'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing' don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying, (this is my message to you)
Singing don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing don't worry (don't worry) about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying, this is my message to you
Singing don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh
Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry
Singin' don't worry about a thing, I won't worry
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright, I won't worry
Singing, don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing don't worry (worry) about a thing, oh no
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
The lyrics to "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley & The Wailers exude a message of hope and optimism. The song is all about reassuring the listener that everything is going to be alright, no matter what! Bob Marley is urging the listener to stop worrying and stressing about things because in the end, it won't matter. Every little thing is going to be alright! The reference to 'three little birds' outside his doorstep is symbolic, representing the simple things in life that may not seem important but can make a huge difference in our mental attitude and general outlook.
The lyric "Rise up this mornin'/Smiled with the risin' sun" suggests a new start and a new day. The reference to the morning is significant in reflecting an optimist's viewpoint of starting afresh every day with a positive attitude. The song's uplifting melody and repetitive lyrics also contribute to the hopeful message by reinforcing the central theme of "don't worry about a thing" through repetition.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry about a thing
Don't stress about anything in life
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Because everything will eventually turn out fine, despite any current worries
Singing' don't worry about a thing
Sing it out loud so that it sinks in your heart and mind
Rise up this mornin'
Wake up with positivity and energy for the day ahead
Smiled with the risin' sun
Embrace the beauty of nature and welcome the new day with happiness
Three little birds
Three small creatures that are symbolic of hope and positivity
Pitch by my doorstep
Located nearby, as though they have come to deliver a message
Singin' sweet songs
Chirping harmonious tunes that are pleasing to the ear
Of melodies pure and true
Singing tunes that are completely authentic and genuine
Saying', (this is my message to you)
Conveying a specific message of hope and reassurance through their song
Singin' don't worry 'bout a thing
Repeating the message of not worrying, emphasizing its importance
Rise up this mornin'
Repeating the image of waking up with positivity and energy
Singin' sweet songs
Continuing to chirp harmonious tunes that bring joy and comfort
Sayin', this is my message to you
Reasserting that the birds have a particular message to deliver
Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry
Repeating the phrase that things will turn out fine, encouraging the listener to let go of their worries
I won't worry
The singer repeats that they also will not worry, to lead by example and inspire the listener
Singin' don't worry about a thing, oh no
Repeating the message of not worrying, with added emphasis from the 'oh no'
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
A reminder that all will be well, despite any struggles or challenges
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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@la-petite-planete
Don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Singing don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Rise up this morning
Smiled with the rising sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying
This is my message to you-ou-ou
Singing don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Singing don't worry about a thing
Cause every little thing gonna be all right
@diamondintherough2113
Nonsense
We unlike the DISRESPECTFUL VIDEO that displays a #RASTAFARIAN MAN as a Pig in what is being claimed as the official video
Bob Marley wouldn’t eat, touch, or portray himself as a pig it’s VEHEMENTLY against that is good & Holy to the man & to Rastafarian’s the world over
Could only be done by a Whyte cultural appropriator because they DONT truly KNOW & RESPECT the CULTURE yet seek to claim OWNERSHIP and RIGHTS to it .. !!!
The CAU-CACITY of it all
@brodyjames4126
My dog loves me singing Bob to him. Just hope Bob's community will enjoy knowing that.
@Afterimage909
Trust me, you definitely not the only one, so nothing to worry about lol continue in friend!
@akshaykakade8462
Who else wishes Bob Marley was still alive!
@adonijah948
Him still alive Bob lives on forever
@klantifashakur9894
I wish this video was never made. And Bob was alive
@nathansmart7150
Crazy he'd be 75
@akshaykakade8462
@@adonijah948 Bob lives in our hearts ☮️🇲🇱
@easyskankingdude
Bob Marley
@patrickndychu
If you are listening in year 2024 you must be a LEGEND
@toleryVR
❤💛💚