| 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 born | | | | music because he is regarded as the one responsible |
| into this world - Robert Nesta Marley. Popularly known | | | | for the acceptance of reggaes songs in the |
| as Bob Marley, this singer gave birth to hit songs such | | | | mainstream music industry. |
| as "No Woman No Cry," "Redemption Song," "I Shot | | | | In 1976, the Jamaican political condition was somewhat |
| the Sheriff," and much more. He was married to Rita | | | | violent. 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 genre | | | | Before 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 Tosh | | | | Minister Michael Manley. According to reports, Marley |
| and Bunny Livingston, they formed the reggae group | | | | was shot because of political reasons. He was |
| The Wailers, which received phenomenal success in | | | | believed to be shot by a supporter of the JLP, a rival |
| the world of music, giving pride to Jamaican flag. | | | | political party. |