Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician regarded as the pioneer of reggae music. Born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Marley started his music career with the Wailers in the early 1960s before going solo in the mid-1970s. He rose to global fame with his hit songs like “No Woman, No Cry,” “One Love,” and “Redemption Song” that spoke about social justice, love, and spirituality. Marley also popularized the Rastafarian movement and gained a massive following across the world. Despite battling with cancer, Marley continued to perform and record music until his death on May 11, 1981, leaving behind a legacy that remains timeless.
