Bob Marley is an iconic reggae figure

Bob Marley is not a rocker, like Mick Jagger. He is a famous singer whose life mission and musical genre became reggae. In addition to something he also focused on rocksteady and ska. A Jamaican artist and musician with unmistakable dreadlocks who brought a great mission to many listeners.

• Singer
• Composer
• Guitarist

Marley's greatest fame came primarily from his solo career. Several of his landmark albums literally made him famous among lovers of this musical genre. It was primarily his vocal and songwriting style that caught the ear of many a listener.

Bob Marley and his life

Bob Marley was from Jamaica. His full name was Robert Nesta Marley. Among die-hard fans he was nicknamed Tuff Gong. A sort of imaginary king of reggae, whose active years were 1962 to 1981. If you want to know the birth and death details, read the table below.

Subject	Information
Birth	6 February 1945
Place of birth	Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
Deaths	May 11, 1981
Place of death	Miami, Florida

As far as his music career is concerned, it took off quite a bit after Bob Marley moved to England and embarked on a solo career. Over the years, he has worked with artists such as with Lee Perry known as Scratch.

Rich and important discography

Bob Marley & The Wailers, a group that has supplied listeners with several interesting albums. In 1974, it was Natty Dread. This was followed by the other great albums Rastaman Vibration, Exodus, Kaya, Survival, Uprising and Confrontation. The last album was released in 1983 and won two platinum awards. Rastaman Vibration did best in terms of chart position as it was ranked eighth.

The legendary reggae guru's work is also linked to his live albums. It all started with the quite popular and sought-after album Live! from 1975. It was followed by albums such as Babylon by Bus, Talkin' Blues, Live at the Roxy and the 2007 album with the specific title Live: 1973-1975.