The Honourable

Bob Marley

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Black and white image of Bob Marley on stage with a guitar
Marley performing at the Dalymount Park in Dublin in July 1980
Born
Robert Nesta Marley

(1945-02-06)6 February 1945
Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Colony of Jamaica
Died11 May 1981(1981-05-11)(aged 36)
Miami, Florida, US
Cause of deathAcral lentiginous melanoma
Other names
  • Donald Marley
  • Tuff Gong
Occupation
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Spouse(s)
Rita Anderson
(m. 1966)
Partner(s)Cindy Breakspeare (1977–1978)
Children
  • 11, including
  • Sharon
  • Cedella
  • David "Ziggy"
  • Stephen
  • Rohan
  • Julian
  • Ky-Mani
  • and Damian
Parent(s)
  • Norval Sinclair Marley
  • Cedella Booker
Relatives
  • Skip Marley (grandson)
  • Nico Marley (grandson)
  • Selah Marley (granddaughter)
Musical career
Genres
  • Reggae
  • ska
  • rocksteady
  • folk
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • percussion
Years active1962–1981
Labels
  • Beverley's
  • Studio One
  • JAD
  • Wail'n Soul'm
  • Upsetter
  • Tuff Gong
  • Island
Associated actsBob Marley and the Wailers
Websitebobmarley.com