Despite the fact that more than thirty years have passed since the death of Bob Marley, he still remains the most famous throughout the world and an authoritative musician who performed songs in the style of reggae .
Life of Bob Marley
Bob Marley was born in Jamaica. His mother was a local girl, and her father was a European, who had only seen his son twice when he was alive, and when Bob was 10 years old he died. In the early years, Bob Marley belonged to the subculture of ore-boi (disillusioned guys from the lower classes, showing contempt for power and any order).
Later, the young man became interested in music and began to write songs in the style of reggae. Together with his group Bob Marley traveled to Europe and America with concerts, his songs and albums were in the lead in many prestigious world charts. It was thanks to Bob Marley's musical activity that reggae culture became popular outside of Jamaica.
Bob Marley was also an adherent of rastafarianism - a religion that rejects adherence to a culture of consumption and Western values, and also preaches love to one's neighbor. The musician actively participated in the political and public life of Jamaica.
Why did Bob Marley die?
Many, wondering in what year and from what Bob Marley died, are surprised, because the singer was only 36 years old. He died in 1981.
The cause of the death of Bob Marley was a malignant tumor of the skin (melanoma), which appeared on the toe. The cancer was discovered in 1977 and then, until the disease caused complications, the musician was offered to amputate a finger. However, he did not agree. The reason for the refusal of the operation Bob Marley called the fear of losing his plasticity, which he amazes fans on stage, as well as the inability to play football after amputation. In addition, followers of Rastafarianism believe that the body must remain intact, and therefore the operation could not take place because of the religious beliefs of Bob Marley. He continued his active singing career and touring.
In 1980, Bob Marley underwent a course of treatment for cancer in Germany, the singer made chemotherapy, from which he began to drop dreadlocks. Cardinal improvement of health did not happen.
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As a result, Bob Marley decided to return to his homeland, but due to poor health, the flight from Germany to Jamaica failed. The musician stopped at the Miami hospital, where he later died. Death was overtaken by Bob Marley on May 11, 1981.
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