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Bob Marley & the Wailers were a Jamaican reggae band that rose to international fame in the 1970s. The band was led by singer-songwriter Bob Marley, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica. His father was a white Jamaican of English descent, and his mother was a black Jamaican of African descent. Marley grew up in poverty and was raised by his mother and grandfather. He showed an early interest in music and began singing in church at a young age. In the early 1960s, Marley formed a vocal group called The Wailers with childhood friends Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The group began recording music in 1963 and released their first single, "Simmer Down," in 1964. The song was a hit in Jamaica and established The Wailers as a popular local act. Over the next few years, The Wailers continued to record and perform in Jamaica, but they struggled to break through internationally. In 1972, they signed with Island Records and released their first album for the label, "Catch a Fire." The album was a critical and commercial success and helped to popularize reggae music around the world. The Wailers' next album, "Burnin'," was released in 1973 and included the hit songs "Get Up, Stand Up" and "I Shot the Sheriff." The latter song was later covered by Eric Clapton and became a massive hit in the United States. In 1974, Tosh and Wailer left The Wailers to pursue solo careers, leaving Marley as the band's leader. He continued to record and tour with a new lineup of musicians, including his wife Rita Marley and the I-Threes, a female vocal trio. Marley's music was deeply influenced by his Rastafarian faith, which emphasized social justice, equality, and the rejection of materialism. His lyrics often addressed political and social issues, including poverty, racism, and oppression. Some of Marley's most famous songs include "No Woman, No Cry," "Redemption Song," "Three Little Birds," and "Stir It Up." His music has been covered by countless artists and continues to be a major influence on reggae and popular music. Marley was diagnosed with cancer in 1977 but continued to tour and record until his death in 1981 at the age of 36. He remains a beloved figure in Jamaica and around the world, and his music continues to inspire and uplift people of all ages and backgrounds.

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