Bob Marley - The most influential of all reggae artists
By Dave Legge
Perhaps the most influential reggae artist of all time is Bob Marley. Bob Marley born Robert Nesta Marley, was born 6 February 1945 in a small village called Nine Miles in the
Parish of St. Ann, Jamaica. Bob Marley's career stretched back over twenty years. During that time Marley's growing style encompassed every aspect in the rise of Jamaican music, from ska to contemporary reggae and included selling millions of albums all over the world from Jamaica, to the far east and Asia bringing Reggae to a brand new audience
Bob Marley cut his first record at the age of 16 in Kingston. A song called 'Judge Not' much to the delight of his family minus his father Norval Marley, who was only an occasional visitor, who helped encourage Him to play music as a youngster.
Bob Marley was almost an overnight success in the little village where He lived. Many musicians and like-minded people alike persuaded Him to form a band to reach people with His music. In 1963 the wailers were formed in their original line-up, which consisted of Bunny Livingston, and Peter Tosh.
The band practiced material that was written by Bob Marley throughout the next years. In 1966 Bob and the wailers after listening to a speech by Rastafarian leader Haillie Salassie, became followers of the Rastafarian movement, growing long flowing dreadlocks and indulging in the ritual smoking of cannabis Also at around this time they teamed up with the producer Lee Perry for what was to become a very productive but ultimately soured relationship.
By Dave Legge
Perhaps the most influential reggae artist of all time is Bob Marley. Bob Marley born Robert Nesta Marley, was born 6 February 1945 in a small village called Nine Miles in the
Parish of St. Ann, Jamaica. Bob Marley's career stretched back over twenty years. During that time Marley's growing style encompassed every aspect in the rise of Jamaican music, from ska to contemporary reggae and included selling millions of albums all over the world from Jamaica, to the far east and Asia bringing Reggae to a brand new audience
Bob Marley cut his first record at the age of 16 in Kingston. A song called 'Judge Not' much to the delight of his family minus his father Norval Marley, who was only an occasional visitor, who helped encourage Him to play music as a youngster.
Bob Marley was almost an overnight success in the little village where He lived. Many musicians and like-minded people alike persuaded Him to form a band to reach people with His music. In 1963 the wailers were formed in their original line-up, which consisted of Bunny Livingston, and Peter Tosh.
The band practiced material that was written by Bob Marley throughout the next years. In 1966 Bob and the wailers after listening to a speech by Rastafarian leader Haillie Salassie, became followers of the Rastafarian movement, growing long flowing dreadlocks and indulging in the ritual smoking of cannabis Also at around this time they teamed up with the producer Lee Perry for what was to become a very productive but ultimately soured relationship.
