Robert Nesta Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady, and became renowned for his distinctive vocal delivery and songwriting style. Marley helped bring Jamaican music to a global audience and became an international cultural figure. He is widely regarded as a Rastafarian icon, and his music often carried strong spiritual themes. Marley is also seen as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity, and he was outspoken in his support for democratic social reforms. He advocated for the legalisation of cannabis and was a vocal supporter of pan‑Africanism. Born in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Marley began his musical career in 1963, forming the group The Teenagers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The group later became known as The Wailers. In 1965, they released their debut studio album, The Wailing Wailers, which included the single “One Love”, a reworking of People Get Ready. The song gained international popularity and established the group as a rising force in reggae. The Wailers went on to release eleven more studio albums. After signing with Island Records, they changed their name to Bob Marley and the Wailers. Initially known for a louder, more energetic sound, the group shifted toward rhythm‑driven compositions in the late 1960s and early 1970s, coinciding with Marley’s conversion to Rastafari. Around this time, Marley relocated to London, and the group reflected their evolving musical direction with the release of The Best of The Wailers (1971).
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No Woman no cry
Could you be loved
Exodus (Live At The Rainbow 4th June 1977)
I shot the sheriff (Live)
Jammin’ [Santa Barbara, 1979]
Performance in London 1977
Buffalo Soldier Rare Version
Waiting In vain
Stir it up
Don’t worry be Happy
Three Little Birds
Rebel Music
Trenchtown Rock
ONE LOVE – All-Star Tribute to Bob Marley
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