Bob Marley lived a short but eventful life. He was born to Cedella Booker and Norvel Sinclaire Marley on February 6th 1945 in Nine Mile, St. Ann, Jamaica. His birth name was Robert Nesta Marley although he went by Bob Marley. Bob Marley lived and grew up in what was considered “the ghetto”; Trenchtown, Nine Mile, Jamaica. In 1956, Cedella decided to move the family from Nine Mile to Kingston. Bob became passionate about soccer at a young age and loved every aspect of it. In 1962, Bob Marley formed the Wailing Wailers (which was later shortened to the Wailers) with Peter McIntosh (Tosh) and Neville (Bunny Wailer) Livingston. As a group, the Wailing Wailers went to Joe Haggs’ music clinic. They learned tons about music there and began to pop up around Kingston with small shows. They soon spread quickly because of …show more content…
In 1964, the Wailing Wailers top the Jamaican Singles Chart with their hit song, “Simmer Down”. At the age of 20, Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley married Alfarita “Rita” Constantia Anderson who is 19, in Trenchtown, Jamaica. The Wailing Wailers’ song, “Rastaman Vibration”, becomes #8 in the U.S. and #15 in the UK.
The Wailing Wailers rose to fame quicker than expected. On December 3, 1957, the Wailing Wailers went through a near death experience. Bullets were fired as the group rehearsed for an upcoming concert. A bullet grazed Bob's chest and left arm while Rita was shot in the head. Both survived. After the experience, The Wailers met Chris Blackwell, the founder of island records, who offers them their first recording contract. Bob Marley was known for smoking marijuana. He insisted on smoking
The way he used nature in his everyday life and he didn't need much to keep him happy. He could let others see the world through his nonconformist ways through song. He was just happy to be living the life he was given without a worry in the world. That's why I think Bob Marley fits into the Transcendental concepts of nonconformity, simplified Life, and importance of nature. Although he started off Christian I think Rastafarian made him into the man he was. I can't imagine what kind of things he would've done if he didn't die at such an early age can
The Life of Billy Joel Billy Joel was born on May 9, 1949 in Bronx, New York. He moved at the age of four to a small town on Long Island. This is where at the ripe age of four he discovered the art of music. Originally a classical music fan, Billy Joel honed his skills with classical piano training. This undoubtedly has had a major influence on his life and certainly his music.
AIDS is the one of the most devastating diseases known to man as of today. “At the EJAF (Elton John AIDS Foundation) we believe that AIDS can be beaten” (Elton). Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the most well-known charities in it’s field and is well respected throughout the world. Elton John decided to start this organization after losing two of his close friends, Freddie Mercury and Ryan White, to the disease. The foundation was initially set up in the United States (New York) in 1992, and then the United Kingdom (London) in 1993 (Elton). The principal advocacy of the foundation is to improve the quality of life of those diagnosed with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS.
...uality, nature, anti-materialism and self-reliance. His music was purposed towards encouraging people to believe in their choices and decisions rather than believing in the teachings of societal institutions. Bob Marley criticized religion is an institution which instead of uniting people ends up separating them. He also warns people not to suffer in the name of going to even and live an afterlife. Rather, they should live in heaven on earth that is, they should be happy in their lives. Bob Marley’s song corresponds to transcendentalist who believed that people should not conform to the normal life patterns. Transcendentalists, just like Bob Marley, believed that one derives happiness from what he/she believes is right no matter what people think or the consequences. When one stands up for his/her rights, he/she does not follow what has been stipulated or instructed.
Reggae music is a meaningful channel for social change. Reggae music portrays resistance to oppression, it is a symbolic action, part of a nonviolent revolution. It is a type of rhetoric; a method of communication designed to influence and persuade. It is a message with a purpose, it represents a crystallization of fundamental issues. Reggae music asks the listener to reconsider our daily lives and to hear the cry of the sufferer, because so many people are suffering. The lyrics and music of Robert Nesta Marley gave reggae music international recognition. Bob was a charismatic performer who truly stands out as a prophet. There is clearly a prophetic overtone to his lyrics yet he was only given the prophetic status after he died. His lyrics operate on a deep level, yet they typically relate to everyday occurrences. Bob's music was and is a powerful force to ease the pain of life in the ghetto. He embodied a feeling of empowerment, and encourages all listeners to 'chant down Babylon'.
Cedella Marley was at the age of eighteen when she gave birth to Robert (Bob) Nesta Marley on February 6th, 1945. He spent his early life in a rural community known as the Nine Miles, which was located in mountain terrain in St. Ann. Nine Miles preserved the African ancestry; such as the art storytelling. These stories had a great influence on Marley; they set a path for deep cultural context and mysticism to his songwriting he would do later in life. Bob Marley’s father, Norval, financially supported his son but the last time they saw each other was when Bob was five years old. In 1950, Bob was in his teens, he returned to western Kingston and settled in Trench Town. Trench Town was filled with squatters and government yard developments that
Born February 45th. In Nine Mile, Jamaica, Bob Marley would advance to touch that hearts of many people. Although he was teased during his childhood for being of mixed race heritage, he still managed to change people lives with his leadership and activism as an adult. Bob Marley was not only a leader when it came to activism. He was also a leader for emerging music. He often communicated politics and social issues through his lyrics. Rather than conforming to the demands of the music industry, he created his own unique and authentic style of music. Bob Marley shared fundamental elements of music in his work that is now found in the music genres of today.
From being a short-biracial boy from the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica, Robert Nesta Marley (widely known as Bob Marley) fell in love with music; in 1967 he converted from Christianity to Rastafarianism giving him a real boost in his musical career. Bob Marley and the Wailers struggled to have their music heard outside of Jamaica, but would not give up. His mind was always coming up with lyrics filled with messages about politics, peace, and
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...which led to a huge milestone in their career. Bob Marley’s role model , Ernesto Che Guevara had a huge influence on Bob Marley’s outlook on life as well. “It seems like Marley accomplished through Art what Che Guevara tried to achieve through politics and force”. Marley saw Guevara as an inspiration to never give up. Although Coxson led the band to success they felt that this wasn’t enough. Marley and the ‘Wailers’ started their own music label , ‘Wail ‘n Soul’ . Bob Marley had left for Wilmington to earn money in order to support the band financially. The ‘Wailers’ were part of a religious sect Rastafarian which was apparent in their music. “Marley and the band wrote about how Africans have been suppressed by the oppression (downpression of the white race. This influence can be scene in lyrics of two of Marley's songs, Buffalo Soldier and Could You Be Loved.”
Salmon, Barrington “ Bob Marley’s legacy lives forever” Miami Times, V. 73; N. 22 p. 5A, 2/18/1996
Marley was born into Jamaica’s poverty and it is where he developed a strong love of reggae and became a Rastafari. Reggae, evolved from another musical style called Ska in the late 1960’s, is considered the voice of the ‘oppressed’ peoples. Many reggae lyrics are politicalised and centre on themes of freedom and fighting for it. (Cooper, 2014)
The origins of reggae can be traced back to the late 1960s in Jamaica. The term reggae more properly denotes the musical style that evolved out of the earlier genres like Ska and Rocksteady. Larry And Alvin’s ‘Nanny Goat’ and the Beltones’ ‘No More Heartaches’
King, Stephen; Jensen, Richard,(1995) Bob Marley's "Redemption Song": The rhetoric of reggae and Rastafari Journal of Popular Culture 29.3
Spear's musical career began in 1969 when he ran into Bob Marley deep in the outdoors of St. Ann's. It could be said that Marley and Spear were led to each other on that day in January. Marley was traveling to his farm via a donkey. Spear was headed the opposite direction. When their paths crossed, Bob brought his donkey to a halt and climbed down. The two began talking, and Bob rolled a spliff. They sat in the grass, smoking, talking of Rastafari, African roots, and reggae music. Burning Spear mentioned that he was interested in getting involved in the music business. Marley told Spear to go to Studio One, which was the label Marley had been working with and which Coxsone Dodd owned. Marley told Spear to tell the producers that he had sent him.