Bob Marley - Redemption Song

Nesta Robert "Bob" Marley (1945-1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician known for his politically fueled music. Bob Marley is considered the world's first Third World pop superstar. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for The Wailers (1964-1974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974-1981). He was born in the village of Nine Mile in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica to Norval Sinclair Marley and Cedella Booker. His father passed away from a heart attack when Bob was only 10. This in part with other factors proved a struggle on his own racial identity. Marley was a busy man in the sack having possibly 13 children, two which are not recognized on his website. He was a devout follower of the Rastafari movement and in accordance was a vegetarian. At the start of his 1977 European tour he injured his toe while playing soccer and later that year was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma, but continued on with the tour. Despite the seriousness of his illness, Bob chose the controversial Issels Treatment to combat his cancer. This treatment is considered "dubious" by the American Cancer Society and consists of things such as removing teeth with metal fillings, and cutting out substances such as caffiene and alcohol. This proved fatal as the cancer spread to his lungs and brain. He passed away at the University of Miami Hospital on May 11th 1981 (age 36). This is Bob performing "Redemption Song" which is off his final studio album Uprising. It is said to be about him coming to terms with his own mortality. Today would have been his 66th birthday, Happy Birthday Bob!

"I'm Not Perfect Nor Do I Live My Life To Be, But Before You Decide To Point Your Fingers At How I Live My Life, Make Sure Your Hands Are Clean."

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