• Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer
  • He is one of the most influential artists of all time
  • HERE are a few facts about him

Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945, and passed on May 11, 1981. Throughout his life, Marley became a symbol of freedom and liberation from political oppression in his native Jamaica. Here are five facts about the musician. 1. His hit album, 'Legend,' is the best-selling reggae album of all time.

Bob Marley is still unmatched

2. The Rastafari icon was known for being a peace and marijuana activist. To this day, cannabis cultures upholds Bob Marley as the godfather of the movement all over the world

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3. He was awarded the United Nations’ Peace Medal in 1978. Among other things, Marley was an activist...

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