(AURN News) — On this day 45 years ago, May 11, 1981, singer-songwriter Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley died from skin cancer at age 36.
Born on Feb. 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Marley began his music career with The Wailers before becoming a solo artist who helped bring reggae music to audiences around the world.
His songs included “I Shot the Sheriff,” “No Woman, No Cry,” “Get Up, Stand Up,” “Jamming,” “Redemption Song,” “One Love” and “Three Little Birds.”
Marley’s music often addressed struggle, spirituality, love and resistance.
His compilation album “Legend,” released three years after his death, became reggae’s best-selling album, with more than 25 million copies sold worldwide.
In 1994, Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing his impact on music and culture across generations, many countries and political movements worldwide.
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