Bob Marley Biography
Bob Marley is best known as Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Guitarist. who has an estimated Net Worth of $32 Million. Born Nesta Robert Marley, he became known as the Ambassador of Third World for his music and sold over 75 million reggae albums worldwide. He died of cancer at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami, Florida. He was born on February 6,1945, Nine Mile, Jamaica. His hits “No Woman, No Cry,” “Could You Be Loved,” “Get Up, Stand Up,” and “Redemption Song” preceded his tragic death. He was buried with a soccer ball, a Gibson guitar, a Bible, and a bud of marijuana. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Although of mixed race, he identified as black and was a big supporter of the Back to Africa movement and the Rastafari movement. He put up posters of the Black Panthers and Che Guevara in the Wailers Soul Shack record store. He, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer formed The Wailers (later Bob Marley and the Wailers) in 1963. He got married to Rita Marley on February 10, 1966 and they had five children together. He had a total of eleven children across all of his relationships. His zodiac sign is Aquarius
Bob Marley Bio, Wiki
First Name | Bob |
Middle Name | Nesta |
Last Name | Marley |
Full Name at Birth | Robert Nesta Marley |
Age | 36 (age at death) years |
Birthday | 6th February, 1945 |
Birthplace | Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica |
Died | 11th May, 1981 |
Place of Death | Miami, Florida, United States |
Cause of Death | Cancer |
Height | 5' 7¾” (172 cm) |
Build | Slim |
Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
Hair Color | Brown – Dark |
Distinctive Feature | Always Had His Hair In Dreadlocks. |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Sexuality | Straight |
Religion | Eastern Orthodox |
Ethnicity | Multiracial |
Nationality | Jamaican |
Occupation Text | Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Guitarist. |
Occupation | Musician |
Claim to Fame | Reggae Superstar. |
Music Genre (Text) | Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, folk |
Music Genre | Reggae |
Year(s) Active | 1962–1981 |
Music Style | Roots Reggae, Political Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska |
Music Mood | Earnest, Druggy, Earthy, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Rousing, Rebellious, Soothing, Party/Celebratory, Summery, Hypnotic, Confident, Sweet, Boisterous, Passionate, Gritty, Lazy, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Poignant |
Instrument | Guitar, Vocals, Leader |
Instrument (text) | Vocals, Guitar, Percussion |
Record Label | Beverley's, Studio One, JAD, Wail'n Soul'm, Upsetter, Tuff Gong, Island, Beverley's, Wail'n Soul'm |
Associated Acts | Bob Marley and the Wailers |
Official Websites | bobmarley.com, http://bobmarley.com |
Father | Norval Marley (Father) (Circa 1885–1955.) |
Mother | Cedella Booker (Mother) (Friday July 23, 1926 – Tuesday April 8, 2008.) (Aged 81.) |
Brother | Bunny Wailer (Step Brother), Anthony Booker (Half Brother), Richard Booker (Half Brother) |
Sister | Pearl Livingston (Half Sister) |
Family Member | Julian Marley (son) (musician), Ky-Mani Marley (son) (musician), Damian Marley (son) (musician), Rohan Marley (son) (musician), Stephen Marley (son) (musician), David Marley (son) (musician), Cedella Marley (daughter) (musician/designer), Sharon Marley (adopted daughter), Robert Marley (to Pat Williams), Rohan Marley (to Janet Hunt), Karen (to Janet Bowen), Stephanie Marley, born 17 August 1974; according to Cedella Booker she was the daughter of Rita and a man called Ital with whom Rita had an affair; nonetheless she was acknowledged as Bob's daughter) |
Bob Marley Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
Rest in peace.- Yvette Crichton and Bob Marley dated from 1980 to 1981.
- Cindy Breakspeare and Bob Marley dated from 1977 to 1978.
- Anna Wintour and Bob Marley had an encounter in 1975.
- Bob Marley and Anita Belnavis dated from 1975 to 1976.
- Lucy Pounder and Bob Marley dated from 1974 to 1975.
- Janet Bowen and Bob Marley dated from 1972 to 1973.
- Janet Hunt and Bob Marley dated from 1971 to 1972.
- Rita Marley and Bob Marley were married for 15 years before Bob Marley died, leaving behind his partner and 5 children.
- Cheryl Murray and Bob Marley dated from 1961 to 1963.
Bob Marley Children
Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
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Karen | Female | Janet Bowen | ||
Imani Carole | Female | 22nd May, 1963 | 57 years old | Cheryl Murray |
Sharon | Female | 23rd November, 1964 | 55 years old | Rita Marley |
Cedella | Female | 23rd October, 1967 | 53 years old | Rita Marley |
David Ziggy | Male | 17th October, 1968 | 52 years old | Rita Marley |
Stephen | Male | 20th April, 1972 | 48 years old | Rita Marley |
Rohan Anthony | Male | 19th May, 1972 | 48 years old | Janet Hunt |
Stephanie | Female | 17th August, 1974 | 46 years old | Rita Marley |
Julian | Male | 4th June, 1975 | 45 years old | Lucy Pounder |
Ky-Mani | Male | 26th February, 1976 | 44 years old | Anita Belnavis |
Damian | Male | 21st July, 1978 | 42 years old | Cindy Breakspeare |
Makeda | Female | 30th May, 1981 | 39 years old | Yvette Crichton |
Bob Marley Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $32 Million |
Income Source | Primary Income source Reggae Singer (profession). |