![]() The world needed a voice of reasons to unite the people. His voice became the voice of the everyday man and woman. When you look back at Bob Marley’s accomplishment we can all agree that his time was the right time. By Dennis Morris Looking back at Bob Marley’s accomplishment Bob lived at a time when people around the world needed some uplifting to deal with the troubles they faced such as racial division, oppression, inequality, tough economic times and more.īob Marley in London around 1980 playing “Redemption Song”. Many considered him a prophet because the message in his songs was so powerful it seems that Bob could see the future. I’m on God side.) Even after Bob’s untimely death, his music continues to be inspirational to people of all color.īob Marley was the pioneer of reggae music. As Bob said, “Mi noh deh pon noh body side, mi noh deh pon the black mon side nor deh white mon side, mi deh pon God side (I’m not taking sides, I’m not on the black man nor the white man side. Bob’s deep mystical fate as a Rastaman was what drove Bob to speak out against oppression. The message in Bob Marley’s music goes right to the heart and soul of not just Jamaicans but millions around the globe. As Bob Marley once said during an interview, “My life is only important if mi caan (I can) help plenty people.” Robert Nesta Marley’s Musicĭecades later, Bob’s music continues to help millions of people around the world. Soon Jamaicans, like the rest of the world echoed the message loud and clear. His music inspired many and gave them hope, gave them a reason to “Get up stand up”, stand up for their rights as the lyrics states. They had a passionate love affair with him. He appealed to the poor, the sufferers, as they were called, particularly those in Trench Town where Bob lived. Bob was viewed more as Jamaica’s prodigal son or the uncontrolled son. The Rastafarian lifestyle was relatively new to the island on a wide scale and many Jamaicans resisted the non-Christian religion. His Rastafarian Religion, culture, and way of life – long dreads, weed/ganja smoking habits – was not widely embraced. This relationship transcends with both the high-society Jamaicans and the everyday Jamaicans. There was always a love-hate relationship when it came to Bob Marley and his fellow Jamaicans. The Love/ Hate Relationshipīob Marley, Home Kingston ‘JA. A time when we can all say, “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small… the Lord God, “Jah” made us all”. Bob was hopeful that there would come a day when, the race would be insignificant, and humanity would transcend all. The song “represents hope, and how life ought to be – a magical fantasy for Jamaica and the rest of the world. The song is also used as the anthem of The Jamaica Tourist Board promotional video. Today, one of his title songs “One Love” is a beloved saying among Jamaicans and around the world. Jamaica’s favorite Son Bob Marley is now the pride and joy of his island in the sun, his home Jamaica. Since Bob Marley’s death, more than thirty-four years ago, his image continues to grow in popularity and so has his music. That was Bob’s vehicle to reach the world and inspire people everywhere. ![]() He was using a powerful message in his music. In 2004, twenty-three (23) years after his passing, Bob Marley was ranked eleventh on the list of “The 100 Greatest Artist of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine.” Bob’s life story reflects the incredible journey he traveled. Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981, at the ripe young age of 36. He was an accomplished musician who died way too early. Bob Marley, the man, the music, the myth, the legend! However, the one question that people continue to ask is “How did Bob Marley Die?” The Honorable Robert Nesta Marley, OM (Order of Merit) was an International Reggae Artist and songwriter. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |