Bob Marley: The Story of a King
"One Love" for all people could change the world. ... Bob Marley gave his love through music. Bob Marleys lifestyle creativity, and love for life and freedom, contributed to his success in being the king of reggae music.
Robert Nesta Marley was born on Wednesday, February 6, 1945, at 2:30 a. ... He was born to Cedella Malcolm, a black Jamaican woman, and Captain Norval Marley, a white Jamaican man (Internet 1). ... Bobs mother was frantic until a reliable source informed her that Bob was healthy and safe after having no contact with him for a year. ...
During this period Bob was enrolled at Stepney All Age School. He remained there until 1957, which was when Cedella decided to move Bob to Kingston with her (Boot, Salewicz 44). From there Bob enrolled at Ebenezer, which was a small private
school in Kingston. This is when Bob began to show an interest in music. ... At around the same time Bob and his mother moved to the Kingston ghetto, known as Trench Town. ... With no father figure, Bob was easily influenced by these men and their lifestyle (Internet 3). As a result Cedella sent Bob to live with his brother, so that he could attend a better school in a better environment.
At age sixteen, Bob and two friends, Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh, began singing professionally. Like other Jamaican teenagers Bob saw music as an escape through the tough reality. In 1964, Bob and his friends formed the band "The Wailers" (Internet 2). Bob was the leader of the band and wrote most of the material. ...
On February 10, 1966, Bob married Rita Anderson. ... After the marriage of Bob and Rita, Bob went to the United States to meet his new father. ... Bob Marley and the Wailers formed their own record label which was called "Wail N Soul M Records.
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