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May 11, 1945

Bob Marley Born

Robert Nesta Marley was born on May 11, 1945, in Jamaica. He became the most iconic figure in reggae music, spreading messages of Pan-Africanism, Rastafari spirituality, and resistance against oppression worldwide. His music transcended genres and made him a global symbol of Black cultural expression.

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People: Bob Marley
Sources
1. Bob Marley - Biography - The Grammy Museum2. Bob Marley - Biography - PBS

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