Bob Marley

Robert Nesta Marley, OM, (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981) better known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter and activist. He is the most widely known reggae musician of all time, famous for popularising the genre outside of Jamaica. Much of his work deals with the struggles of the impoverished and/or powerless. Bob Marley is also renowned for the way in which he spread faith through his music.

Awards and honors

• 1976 - Band of the Year (Rolling Stone)
• June 1978 - Awarded the Peace Medal of the Third World from the United Nations
• February 1981 - Awarded Jamaica's third highest honor, the Order of Merit
• 1999 - Album of the Century (Time Magazine) for Exodus)
• February 2001 - A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• February 2001 - Awarded Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award