Bob Marley, original name Robert Nesta Marley, who
passed away on 11 May 1981, aged 36, was a Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Considered
one of the pioneers of the genre, Marley fused elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady in his music and was renowned for his
distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contribution to
music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and made him a global figure in
popular culture. Over the course of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafarian 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 democratic social reforms.
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