For those of you who are deeply interested in his life - here are some facts, which were handed out at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston.
-
Bob was born in Nine Mile. 51. Ann, Jamaica. Feb. 6. 1945
-
Bob went to school at Stepney All Age in Nine Mile, 51. Ann
-
Mother's name is Cedella Marley Booker
-
Father's name was Captain Norval St. Claire Marley
-
Moved to Trench Town in 1956
-
Married Rita Anderson in 1966
-
Bob had 12 children. 7 boys and 5 girls
-
Centenary Medal from the Council of The Institute of Jamaica, 1970 and 1979
-
One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, Jamaica, 1978
-
Received a Silver Star award for the album 'Kaya.' 1978
-
Received a Gold award for the album 'Kaya.' 1978
-
Was presented with a Citation from the Assembly of Wisconsin, May 25, 1978
-
Bob was presented with a Certificate of Citizenship from the Mayor of Atlanta, Dec., 1979
-
Gold award for album 'Babylon By Bus' 1979
-
German Record Award for 'Natty Dread.' 1979
-
Gold award for album 'Uprising.' 1980
-
The Order of Merit was bestowed on Bob Marley by the Jamaican Government in 1981
-
Bob passed on May 11, 1981
-
Certificate of Appreciation from Dade County, Florida, 1982
-
Triple Platinum award for the album 'Legend.' 1984
-
Best international album for 'Legend.' 1984
-
The Bob Marley Museum, opened to the public on May 11, 1986
-
Bob was introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1994
-
ASCAP award for being among the top Reggae Artistes on the Music Charts, 1997
-
ASCAP award for 'Stir It Up.'
-
Diamond Certificate for the album, 'Legend.' 1999
-
'ONE LOVE: Anthem of the 20th Century-BBC, 1999
-
'Exodus' voted album of the Century, Time Magazine 1999
-
Lifetime Achievement Award NARAS (Grammy) Feb., 2001
-
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Feb., 2001
-
The Bob Marley, Museum declared a protected National Heritage site, May 31, 2001
-
lnaugurated in the United Kingdom Hall of Fame, Nov., 2004
-
Named greatest Gig by UK, T.V. Station, 2005
-
'Exodus' album Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame feb 2006
-
'One Love' voted #1 by Conde Nest Travellers Readers, 2006
-
The home of Bob Marley, 34 Ridgemount Gardens, Camden, London, declared a heritage site in 2006