On February 6, people all over the world celebrate Bob Marley's birthday. Marley, formally named Robert Nesta Marley, is a reggae legend and pioneer whose music is recognized worldwide. He was born on February 6, 1945. According to Marley's official website, "he died in a Miami hospital on Monday May 11, 1981" at 36 years old. Many radio stations, including in the Virgin Islands, play Marley's songs to commemorate his birthday on February 6.
Bob Marley worked with Other Jamaican Musicians
Bob Marley worked with other notable reggae greats such as Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer who were at some point members of the group, Bob Marley and The Wailers. Tosh, who died on September 11, 1987, composed some of the Wailers songs including "Slave Driver," "Stop That Train" and "One Foundation." Tosh also co-wrote "Get Up, Stand Up" with Marley.
Marley also worked with other notable persons in Jamaica such as Lee Perry, Anthony Davis, Ashton "Family Man" Barrett and Carlton Barrett. Marley's widow, Rita Marley also was a part of Bob's music as she sang background vocals on several albums with Marcia Griffiths and Judy Mowatt. Those three ladies called themselves the I-Threes.
Bob Marley's Birthday on February 6
Many radio stations especially those in the Caribbean will be playing reggae music to commemorate Marley's birthday on February 6. A search on the internet shows that events are planned in Australia, the United Kingdom, United States and of course, in Jamaica.
Bob Marley's Great Music
Any lover of reggae music is sure to have one of the Bob Marley & the Wailers's albums. Marley's official site gives a full listing of the albums. If you are not familiar with this reggae legend's music, be sure to visit the official website or any music site to hear a sample of his music. With more than ten albums of great reggae music, Bob Marley is truly the front runner in reggae music history with his charismatic flow, engaging voice and lyrical genius.
All of the albums, those released during his lifetime and those posthumously, have a special message. Exodus (1977), Catch A Fire (1973), Natty Dread (1975), Confrontation (1983) and Natural Mystic (1995) are only a few of Marley's albums. Legend was released in 1984 and according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), this album remains on the RIAA Top 100 Album list.
New Bob Marley Website to be Launched in 2011 on His Birthday
Marley's official site proposes to launch a new website on his birthday. According to Bob�s son, Ziggy Marley, a new website is to be unveiled on Marley's birthday on February 6 in 2011. Ziggy shares that the new site is to be "modeled in spirit to represent what it was like at 56 Hope Road, Bob's Kingston home. Still bobmarley.com, but with a difference."
Looking at the artists Bob Marley worked with, the success of his career, the potency and infectious nature of his music and the legacy that he bore, it is easy to see why people worldwide appreciate his music so much. On February 6, whether you choose to read about Bob Marley, attend an event or listen to his music, you will be sure to enjoy the music that he made during his career and life.
