Updated Feb. 6, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
On this day in 1945, Bob Marley was born. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time.
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Who is Bob Marley?
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician who was the most widely known performer of reggae music.
What is Bob Marley known for?
Known for his rastafarian faith, this singer-songwriter was one of the pioneers of reggae.
He quickly became a household name known for being a global symbol of Jamaican music and an advocate for legalized marijuana.
How did Bob Marley die?
Though Bob Marley died from cancer in 1981 at age 36, he made a huge mark on music across the world.