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Don't gain the world and lose your soul wisdom is better than silver and gold.
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Birth: | 6th February, 1945 |
Death: | 11th May, 1981 |
Nationality: | Jamaican |
Profession: | Guitarist, Lyricist, Singer |
Bob Marley was born on the farm of his maternal grandfather in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. He was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Starting out in 1963 with the group the Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. After the Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career which culminated in the release of the album Exodus in 1977 which established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.
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