Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a Jamaican musician and cultural icon, born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica. He is best known for popularizing reggae music worldwide and for his profound lyrics that often touched on themes of love, resistance, and social justice. Marley's music, particularly with his band The Wailers, produced timeless hits like 'No Woman, No Cry,' 'One Love,' and 'Stir It Up.' His vibrant personality and Rastafarian beliefs made him a symbol of peace and unity. Marley passed away on May 11, 1981, due to complications from melanoma, but his legacy continues to inspire generations through his music and philosophy.
Born on Feb 06, 1945 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 7 | 8.86 | 0.49% | +30% | 2,961,167 | 18,910 | $15,000 | 96$ |
| Brazil | 3 | 8.67 | 0.18% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 377,548 | $1,500,000 | 2,683$ |
| Australia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,921 | $1,380,000 | 807$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,166 | $2,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 12 | 240,066,565 | 412,545 | $2,897,100 | 3,590$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Jamaica:
Bob Marley is referenced for using Jamaican Creole in his music, highlighting its cultural significance.
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Jamaica:
Bob Marley popularized Marcus Garvey’s words through his song Redemption Song.
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Jamaica:
Bob Marley sang about the need to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery.
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Cabo Verde:
Julian Marley is the son of the legendary Bob Marley.
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Brazil:
Bob Marley was an international reggae star who visited Brazil in 1980 for a two-day trip.
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Jamaica:
In an epic musical essay, Bob Marley amplified this urgent message as a mechanism for subverting the stranglehold of the colonial mindset.
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Australia:
Bob Marley's garments are included in Lenny Kravitz's collection.
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Jamaica:
Bob Marley and The Wailers were among those featured in Swing magazine.
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Brazil:
Bob Marley is shown playing soccer with Chico Buarque and Toquinho in Rio in 1980.
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Brazil:
Bob Marley is mentioned playing soccer with Chico Buarque in Rio.
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