Bob Marley
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Bob Marley
Summary
Bob Marley is a human[1]. He was born in Nine Mile[2]. He was born on February 6, 1945[3]. He passed away in Jackson Memorial Hospital[4]. He died on May 11, 1981[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], guitarist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.047% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55,090 views/month, #472 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Bob Marley's place of birth was Nine Mile[2].
- Bob Marley died in Jackson Memorial Hospital[4].
- Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945[3].
- Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981[5].
- Bob Marley died on April 11, 1981[11].
- Bob Marley is buried at Nine Mile[12].
- Bob Marley's father was Norval Marley[13].
- Bob Marley's mother was Cedella Booker[14].
- Among Bob Marley's spouses was Rita Marley[15].
- A child of Bob Marley was Ziggy Marley[16].
- A child of Bob Marley was Cedella Marley[17].
- A child of Bob Marley was Stephen Marley[18].
- A child of Bob Marley was Rohan Marley[19].
- A child of Bob Marley was Julian Marley[20].
- A child of Bob Marley was Ky-Mani Marley[21].
- Bob Marley held citizenship in Jamaica[22].
- English was Bob Marley's native language[23].
- Bob Marley's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
- Bob Marley worked as a singer[7].
- Bob Marley's professions included guitarist[8].
- Bob Marley's professions included composer[9].
- Bob Marley was educated at Stepney Primary and Junior High School[24].
- Bob Marley received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25].
- Bob Marley received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[26].
- Bob Marley received the Order of Merit[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Bob Marley's place of birth was Nine Mile[2]. He was born on February 6, 1945[3]. His father was Norval Marley[13]. His mother was Cedella Booker[14]. English was his native language[23].
Education
Bob Marley was educated at Stepney Primary and Junior High School[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], guitarist[8], and composer[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], a lifetime achievement award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1962[30]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[26], a music museum[31], in United States[32], founded in 1983[33]; Order of Merit[27], an order of merit[34], in Jamaica[35], founded in 1969[36]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37].
Personal Life
Bob Marley was married to Rita Marley[15]. Children include Ziggy Marley[16], a singer[38], b. 1968[39], of Jamaica[40], awarded the Daytime Emmy Award[41]; Cedella Marley[17], a singer[42], b. 1967[43], of Jamaica[44], specialised in singing[45]; Stephen Marley[18], a singer[46], b. 1972[47], of Jamaica[48]; Rohan Marley[19], a musician[49], b. 1972[50], of Jamaica[51]; Julian Marley[20], a musician[52], b. 1975[53], of United Kingdom[54], specialised in music[55]; and Ky-Mani Marley[21], an actor[56], b. 1976[57], of Jamaica[58]. Religious affiliations include Latin Church[59], a Catholic particular church sui iuris[60], headquartered in Vatican City[61]; Rastafari[62], a religion[63]; Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[64], a Christian denomination[65], in Ethiopia[66], founded in 0341[67], headquartered in Addis Ababa[68]; and lapsed Catholic[69], a religious identity[70].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 11, 1981[5] and April 11, 1981[11]. Bob Marley passed away in Jackson Memorial Hospital[4]. Recorded cause of death include melanoma[71], brain cancer[72], and lung cancer[73]. Burial took place at Nine Mile[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Bob Marley include Codd's 12 rules[74], Desis bobmarleyi[75], and Gnathia marleyi[76].
Why It Matters
Bob Marley ranks in the top 0.047% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55,090 views/month, #472 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
He has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[79], a singer[80], b. 1964[81], of United States[82], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[83]; The Police[84], a rock band[85], founded in 1977[86]; The Clash[87], a rock band[88], founded in 1976[89]; Nickelback[90], a rock band[91], founded in 1995[92]; Smash Mouth[93], a rock band[94], in United States[95], founded in 1994[96]; and Manu Chao[97], a singer[98], b. 1961[99], of France[100], awarded the Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song[101].
Entities named for him include Codd's 12 rules[74], Desis bobmarleyi[75], and Gnathia marleyi[76].
FAQs
Where was Bob Marley born?
Bob Marley's place of birth was Nine Mile[2].
Where did Bob Marley die?
Bob Marley passed away in Jackson Memorial Hospital[4].
Who were Bob Marley's parents?
Bob Marley's father was Norval Marley[13]. Bob Marley's mother was Cedella Booker[14].
Who was Bob Marley married to?
Bob Marley's spouses include Rita Marley[15].
What did Bob Marley do for work?
Bob Marley worked as singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], guitarist[8], and composer[9].
Where did Bob Marley go to school?
Bob Marley was educated at Stepney Primary and Junior High School[24].
What awards did Bob Marley receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[26], Order of Merit[27], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37].
Who did Bob Marley influence?
Bob Marley has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[79], The Police[84], The Clash[87], and Nickelback[90].