Bob Marley

Robert Nesta Marley OM was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was recognized for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.

Jamaican reggae musician.

Birth

• Birthdate: February 6, 1945
• Place of birth: Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Middlesex County, Jamaica

Death

• Date: May 11, 1981
• Place: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Cause of death

Melanoma