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Bob Marley

reggae singer
Born: 2/6/1945
Birthplace: St. Ann, Jamaica

Grammy Award-winning reggae singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music sparked an international interest in reggae music. In 1964, he formed The Wailers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston. Their recordings include “Stir It Up” (1972), “No Women No Cry” (1975) and Uprising (1981).

Died: 5/11/1981

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