Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6th 1945. He died from cancer on May 11th 1981 at the age of 36. Marley, also known as Bob Marley was buried in a chapel near his birthplace. He was born in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica in Nine mile (village).
Marley still remains the most popular performer of reggae music. He also helped spread awareness of Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to the world. He himself was a Rastafarian. He would say that Rastafari is not a religion, it is a way of life. The Rastafarian lifestyle includes ritual use of marijuana, avoidance of alcohol, wearing hair in dreadlocks and being a vegetarian.
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The Green in the flag represents the lost lands of Africa. The Yellow represents the gold that was stolen from the African Americans by the white people. The Red represents the blood of the black people that became slaves. The lion represents
the struggle and the strength that Rastas went through by the white people.
Bob and his friends formed a group that they called the Wailing Wailers. With the Wailers he became the leader, because he was the main songwriter.
Marley has been nominated for Grammy Awards. He won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Jamaican Order of Merit, the Posthumous Achievement Award, Peace Medal of the Third world, the Q award, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Marley sang about politics, religion and life on the streets. He just wanted everyone to be happy and peaceful. Marley is one of the most intelligent and talented musician ever. Not only is he a legend but he is a role model. His open mindedness, and the love and care he had for everyone is what everyone should strive for.
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