Marley, Bob (Nesta Robert) b. February 6, 1945 d. May 11, 1981 Reggae Musician. He is best remembered for bringing mainstream cultural acceptance of reggae music outside of Jamaica. His music was especially popular in Africa due much to its smooth combination of Jamaican and African musical sources. Born in Saint Ann, Jamaica, as Robert Nesta Marley, his father was a British Army Officer, Norval St. Clair Marley, and his mother was a Jamaican grocer, Cedella Malcolm (Booker). He was raised in the belief of Rastafari, a religion strongest in Jamaica and...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Cause of death: Cancer Bob Marley Mausoleum, Nine Mile, Saint Ann, Jamaica
b. February 6, 1945 d. May 11, 1981