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Aka Robert Nesta Marley

(1945-1981, Jamaica)   |   |   |   | 

( fr ) Robert Nesta Marley, OM (February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981) better known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter and Rastafarian prophet. He is the most widely known writer and performer of reggae music, famous for popularizing the genre outside of Jamaica. Much of his music dealt with the struggles of the impoverished and gave a voice to the oppressed around the world while spreading messages of hope and unity. His songs expressed his experiences of struggles of everyday life in Jamaica in a way that all could relate to, making his music universally loved.

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Breeders Offer EP, Obama-Inspired Art, Rollerderby Video
When the Breeders play (and curate) All Tomorrow's Parties UK in May, they'll have new material: The Deal sisters have discovered the treble knob on their forthcoming four-song Fate To Fatal EP, which follows 2008's Mountain Battles. From its genesis, to the title track's roller derby-themed video, and the EP's Obama-themed album art, and the fact that the Deals are going to release it sans a labe [Read more]
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Montreal's Amazing Block Party
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6 days ago on Daily Monitor  (Bob Marley) 
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8 days ago on Examiner.com  (Bob Marley) 
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The Big Gigs: Our critics' music picks
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11 days ago on American Chronicle  (Bob Marley) 
VIDEO: B Is For Bob AVAILABLE NOW
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11 days ago on Top40-Charts.com  (Bob Marley) 
VIDEO: B is for Bob AVAILABLE NOW
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12 days ago on PR Newswire (press release)  (Bob Marley) 
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13 days ago on Examiner.com  (Bob Marley) 
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15 days ago on The Times  (Bob Marley) 
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17 days ago on Schenectady Gazette  (Bob Marley) 
The Natural Mystic Coffee
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17 days ago on Jamaica Observer  (Bob Marley) 
Donald Kinsey report
He’s traveled the world with legendary musicians such as Bob Marley and Albert King, but talking with guitarist Donald Kinsey, you get the sense that as long as he’s playing music, he’s always been close to home. Last Friday, Kinsey, 56, was back in his hometown of Gary, Ind., visiting with family and friends on his way home to Grand Rapids from blues singer Koko Taylor’s funeral in Chicago. Kinsey’s father, Lester “Big Daddy” Kinsey, was a musici [Read more]
18 days ago on City Pulse  (Bob Marley) 
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19 days ago on blogdowntown  (Bob Marley) 
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the spotlight falls on musical greats across the decades - Queen, Bob Marley, the Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival and others. [Read more]
20 days ago on Tonight  (Bob Marley) 
SNWMF returns to Boonville next weekend
bringing rasta cultural music and principles to numerous stages including the historic 1978 One Love Peace Concert with Bob Marley and the Wailers. [Read more]
20 days ago on Ukiah Daily Journal  (Bob Marley) 
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The label pioneered greats like Bob Marley and Grace Jones, and today is the musical home of acts including Tinchy and Taio Cruz. [Read more]
20 days ago on The Voice  (Bob Marley) 
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