11 May
This Day In History - Bob Marley Succumbs to Cancer at Age 36
Posted in This Day In History by neo2012
Born in a small Jamaican village and raised in the slums of Kingston’s Trenchtown, Marley overcame tremendous hardship to become a groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He propelled reggae to worldwide popularity, creating music that reflects his commitment to nonviolence and the Rastafarian religion. In 1975, Marley released “No Woman, No Cry,” a song that brought him international success. Marley was diagnosed with cancer in 1977 but refused the recommended medical treatment; why?
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