Bob Marley Bob Marley Robert Nesta Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who became an international musical and cultural icon, blending mostly reggae, ska, and rocksteady in his compositions. He started in 1963 with the group the Wailers and forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that became popular with audiences worldwide. The Wailers released some of the earliest reggae records with producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. The Wailers disbanded in 1974, and Marley pursued a solo career upon his relocation to England which culminated in the release of the album "Exodus" in 1977, which established
Reggae Report presented the best in photographs from world-class photographers and articles from acclaimed writers and journalists. Reggae Report produced annual special issues, such as Dancehall Rules!, Roots and Culture, and the annual Bob Marley Tribute issue. In addition, there were specials, such as Women in Reggae, the UK Special, and a New York Special. Peter Tosh, Lucky Dube, Third World, Ziggy Marley, and Jimmy Cliff were popular cover features. Fan favorites covered include Maxi Priest, UB40, Toots and the Maytals, Steel Pulse, Buju Banton, Garnett Silk, Aswad, Shaggy, Stephen and Damian Marley, Black Uhuru, Sugar Minott, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Burning