How many grandchildren does Bob Marley have?

Publish date: 2024-07-16

Robert Nesta Marley OM (born February 6, 1945–died May 11, 1981); Berhane Selassie) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter who was baptized in 1980. His musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style, making him one of the pioneers of reggae. Marley’s contributions to music made him a global figure in popular culture to this day and made Jamaican music more widely known.

Marley infused his music with a sense of spirituality and became a Rastafari icon throughout his career. He is also regarded as a global representation of Jamaican music, culture, and identity, and his outspoken support for democratic social reforms was controversial.

It was believed that Marley was the target of a political assassination attempt in his home in 1976, but he was able to escape. Additionally, he advocated for Pan-Africanism and supported marijuana legalization.