In our new weekly series, “Under the influence”, we ask experts to share what they believe are the most influential works of art or artists in their field. Here, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s Stewart Maganga explains why reggae megastar Bob Marley remains relevant, 35 years after his death in 1981.
It would be easy to dismiss Bob Marley (1945-1981) as someone who is and should remain a figure of the 20th century. However, this does not help to explain why even after his death from cancer three and a half decades ago, he continues to be revered by millions of people around the world. Marley’s images can be found almost everywhere, ranging from T-shirts and hats, to bags and even coffee mugs. His greatest hits compilation, “Legend”, has sold an estimated 27.9 million copies since it was released in 1984. It still sells 250,000 copies a year.
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No, Bob Marley is not single.
Bob Marley died May 11, 1981 (aged 36), therefore he would be 65 today if he were alive. His Birthday is February 6, 1945.
Yes, Bob Marley was a revolutionary.
Bob Marley is a/an Singer songwriter
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No, Bob Marley is not single.
The dog was named Marley while they were driving home and a Bob Marley song was playing on the radio so i think that yes, he was named after Bob Marley.yes he was named after the great bob marley! +
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