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Bob Marley- One of the greatest musicians

Author: Social Engtuto
by Social Engtuto
Posted: Nov 19, 2016

Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, a Jamaican artist lyricist, artist and guitarist was born on 6 February 1945. He shot to worldwide popularity and acclaim mixing generally reggae, ska and rocksteady in his creations. He was only 18 when he begun in 1963 with the group The Wailers, he crafted a distinctive song writing and mastered a vocal style that still resonates with audiences worldwide..

After the separation from the Wailers in 1974, Marley relocated to England and pursued a solo career in music that saw him releasing an album Exodus in 1977, which instantly established his worldwide reputation and forged his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. The album Exodus constantly featured in the British album charts for fifty-six consecutive weeks accompanied with the sales of more than 75 million records. In 1978 he released the album Kaya, which included the hit singles "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul".

Unfortunately, the star musician was diagnosed with a rare skin cancer called acral lentiginous melanoma in 1977. He could not survive it beyond four years, and succumbed to it in 1981 in Miami at age 36. He was a dedicated Rastafari who injected his music with a feeling of spirituality. He is viewed as a standout amongst the most compelling performers ever and credited with advancing reggae music around the globe, and also serving as an image of Jamaican culture and personality. Marley has likewise developed into a worldwide image, which has been perpetually promoted through an assortment of mediums.

Besides music, he fondly lives in the heart of million through his inspiring quotes, most of which are relevant to the modern-day world.

Bob Marley Quotes

"when love is real nobody can end it" LOVES IS A KEY that someone has to open your heart"

"And no matter what game they play We got something they can never take away"

"beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living."

"Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life"

"Bob Marley isn't my name. I don't even know my name yet."

"Don't forget your history nor your destiny"

"Don't Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold."

"Don't give up the fight, Stand up for your rights."

"Don't worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright"

"Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh! Every little thing gonna be all right. Don't worry! "Don't worry about a thing" - I won't worry! Cause every little thing gonna be all right."

"Don't worry, Be HAPPY!!!!!"

"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds Have no fear for atomic energy 'cause none of them can stop the time."

"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds."

"Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny"

"Everytime I plant a seed, he say kill it before it grow, he say kill it before they grow."

"Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen."

"Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight."

"Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights."

"Get up, stand up: don’t give up the fight!"

Here are more Quotes by Bob Marley

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