Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for the legalization of marijuana, while he also advocated for Pan-Africanism. Marley began his professional musical career in the 1960s, after forming Bob Marley and the Wailers. The group released its debut studio album The Wailing Wailers in 1965, which contained the single " One Love ". In 1971 they released ' Trenchtown Rock ', The group attained international success after the release of the albums ' Catch a Fire ' and ' Burnin ', both from 1973, and they forged a reputation as touring artis...
A personal look at musical influences over the last few decades!