A closer look at the lasting mark left by Bob Marley—a timeline of influence.
Bob Marley was a highly influential Jamaican singer-songwriter and guitarist, pivotal in popularizing reggae music globally. His unique blend of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, coupled with his distinctive vocal style, garnered him international acclaim. Beyond music, Marley became a symbol of Jamaican identity and Rastafarian spirituality, weaving themes of social justice, Pan-Africanism, and cannabis legalization into his work. His outspoken advocacy for democratic reforms and cultural pride made him both revered and controversial, solidifying his legacy as a cultural icon and influential voice for marginalized communities.
On September 14, 1974, Eric Clapton's cover of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In May 1981, Bob Marley died shortly after baptism into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, leading to widespread grief and a state funeral in Jamaica.
In May 1981, Bob Marley, the iconic Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist, passed away. He left behind a significant legacy as one of the pioneers of reggae music.
On 21 May 1981, Bob Marley was given a state funeral in Jamaica, combining Ethiopian Orthodoxy and Rastafari traditions, and was buried near his birthplace.
In 1983, Confrontation was released posthumously, containing unreleased material recorded during Bob Marley's lifetime.
In 1984, the greatest hits album 'Legend' was released, becoming the best-selling reggae album of all time.
In 1994, Bob Marley was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy.
In 2006, a portion of Church Avenue in Brooklyn was co-named "Bob Marley Boulevard" by the New York City Department of Education.
In 2007, Bob Marley is discussed in the action thriller "I Am Legend", where the protagonist named his daughter after him.
In February 2008, Martin Scorsese announced his intention to produce a documentary movie on Bob Marley.
In 2008, a statue of Bob Marley was inaugurated in Banatski Sokolac, Serbia.
February 6, 2010, was the intended release date for Martin Scorsese's documentary on Bob Marley.
In 2011, the documentary "Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend" premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
On 20 April 2012, the documentary "Marley", directed by Kevin Macdonald, was released.
In 2012, photographs from Bob Marley's last concert were included in Kevin Macdonald's documentary film Marley.
In October 2015, Marlon James's novel, A Brief History of Seven Killings, a fictional account of the attempted assassination of Marley, won the 2015 Man Booker Prize.
In February 2020, "Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical" was announced by writer Lee Hall and director Dominic Cooke.
On 20 October 2021, "Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical" premiered at London's Lyric Theatre.
In February 2024, Bob Marley: One Love, a biographical drama musical film, was released in the United States.
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