I Shot the Sheriff - The Life of Bob Marley

It was on February 6, 1945 in Nine Miles, St. Ann,Marley has made significant contribution to reggae
Jamaica when a famous Jamaican singer was bornmusic because he is regarded as the one responsible
into this world - Robert Nesta Marley. Popularly knownfor the acceptance of reggaes songs in the
as Bob Marley, this singer gave birth to hit songs suchmainstream music industry.
as "No Woman No Cry," "Redemption Song," "I ShotIn 1976, the Jamaican political condition was somewhat
the Sheriff," and much more. He was married to Ritaviolent. He was supposed to appear in a concert at
Anderson Marley and was blessed with nine children.that year when he was shot while inside his home.
Bob Marley started his singing career with ska genreBefore the concert, Marley has been receiving death
and later moved to reggae music. From 1970 to 1980,threats because the supposedly concert was
Marley has been playing, singing, and teaching.perceived to be in support for then Jamaica's Prime
Together with two famous musicians - Peter ToshMinister Michael Manley. According to reports, Marley
and Bunny Livingston, they formed the reggae groupwas shot because of political reasons. He was
The Wailers, which received phenomenal success inbelieved to be shot by a supporter of the JLP, a rival
the world of music, giving pride to Jamaican flag.political party.