preached his message of equality, anti racism, and freedom from oppression on every

continent during his nineteen year career. His great lyrics and reggae beat sent a powerful

message in the turbulent 60's and 70's.

During his career, Bob Marley released more than 25 albums and hundreds of

singles. Bob Marley captured audiences with a new type of music: a blend of African

beats, American rhythm-and-blues, and soul, known as reggae. Marley was responsible

for bringing this new music from the Caribbean Island of Jamaica to international

Though he stood only 5-foot four inches in height, Marley was larger than life.

Rolling Stone magazine in 1975, claimed "Marley Mania" was sweeping America. The

Original Marley and the Wailers played with 1970's superstars such as Stevie Wonder and

Sly and the Family Stone. Artists such as Eric Clapton and Johnny Nash recorded some of

Marley's compositions. His music influenced Paul Simon's Mother and Child reunion

his toe. would have to be amputated. due to his beliefs Bob refused and decided to rest. In

turned to Marley's music time and time again for inspiration.

within days, Marley was told he had a brain tumor and suffered a stroke in the park. He

everywhere. Off-stage, Marley was mysterious and spiritual. By some, he was considered

grandfather and surrogate father, Omeriah Malcom. The large Malcom family cultivated

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