Bob Marley Net Worth and Biography: Children, Untold Facts

Robert Nesta Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the greatest pioneers of the reggae genre. Bob’s contribution to the World stage placed Jamaican music and culture on the World map.

Despite Bob Marley’s death at just 36 years of age, he left the World with a decade of impressive performances to ever be remembered which made him a global figure. Before his death, Marley’s estimated net worth stood at $130 million.

Every year and today May 11 Marley is still being celebrated 39 years after his shocking demise. Although it may look historical, Bob Marley’s Children, biography-wiki, and facts live on.

His legacy remains as many thought reggae music will end soon but the music is Rasta music, therefore it has no end and now a lifestyle within humanity.

Bob Marley was born on 6 February 1945 in Nine Mile, Jamaica while he began his professional career in 1963 through the formation of a joint band, Bob Marley and the Wailers.

The music group released her debut studio album “The Wailing Wailers” in 1965 which hosted the single “One Love/People Get Ready”. Instantly, the single became a World famous track and established the group as a rising prospect in reggae.

They later attained World recognition following the success of “Catch a Fire and Burnin” in 1973 and subsequently disbanded a year after.

Meanwhile, Bob Marley went on to released the debut studio album “Natty Dread” in 1974. The album which was described as solo material which had an impressive reception from all over the World.

He was gaining popularity and made a proclamation as a global legend upon the release of Rastaman Vibration in 1976.

As at the time his songs were all over, he was forced to move to London following a failed assassination at his home in Jamaica.

In 1977, the failed attempt of assassination prompted Bob Marley to release the album Exodus. Later that year, he was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma which was alleged to have killed him in 1981.

It was unbelievable news to the World while his fans couldn’t help but only expressed their grief. He was laid to rest in Jamaica where he was given a state burial.

Bob Marley’s legacy continued as his greatest hits album “Legend” was thrown to the World in 1984 and became the best-selling reggae album of all time.
 
He was honored with the Order of Merit by Jamaica, inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 while Rolling Stone ranked him No.11 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. 

FACTS!!!

How much is Bob Marley’s Net Worth?

The Bob Marley was quite impressive and attained the height of a global musician. His net worth before his death was estimated at $130m.

How long did Bob Marley have Cancer?

He was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer in 1977 which began from his toe and battled it till he finally died on May 11, 1981. Meanwhile, Bob Marley had cancer for four years.

How many biological kids does bob Marley have?

Bob Marley had 11 biological children from seven different mothers at the age of 36 before he passed on.

We say, before you point your fingers, be sure your hands are clean. While in “In spirit and in truth, JAH live.” Rasta.