Bob Marley assassination attempt military headquarters. Reggae musician Bob Marley announced plans to hold a concert in an attempt to quell the violence. Politicians from both parties were hoping to capitalize on Marley's support. While Marley remained neutral, many viewed him as tacitly supporting Manley and the PNP. In 1972, Michael Manley assumed leadership under the People's National Party (PNP) as Prime Minister of Jamaica, where he maintained leadership until 1980. Upon entering office, the Democratic-Socialist prime minister immediately angered US officials by recognizing the Cuban government of Fidel Castro, nationalizing bauxite production, and recognizing the MPLA government of Angola, that was supported by
Uprising (Bob Marley and the Wailers album) in the UK where it was a top ten hit along with the single "Could You Be Loved" which reached number 5 in the UK singles charts. Uprising (Bob Marley and the Wailers album) Uprising is a 1980 reggae album by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Marley died the following year, and "Uprising" was the final studio album released during his lifetime. This album is one of Marley's most directly religious, with nearly every song addressing his Rastafarian beliefs, culminating in the acoustic recording of "Redemption Song". "Uprising" peaked at #41 on Billboard's (North America) Black Albums chart, and #45