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 Bob Marley

Bob Marley was born in Jamaica in 1945. His mother was Jamaican and his father was a
British Marine officer. Bob dreamed of being a singer and his first recorded song “Judge
Not” was released when he was 16 years old. In 1965 he formed a group called the
“Wailers”. His music was famous in the Caribbean and by 1976 his reggae music became
famous in the United States and then Europe. Bob and his group won many awards for their
music. Bob was a follower of the Rastafarian religion and much of his music was influenced
by his Rastafarian beliefs. Bob Marley’s musical hits included “No Woman No Cry - I Shot
the Sheriff - Don’t Worry Be Happy – Redemption song – Three Little Birds – Sun is
Shining “ and many more.

Bob Marley promoted peace and equality. In 1976 Bob was scheduled to sing following a
presidential candidate’s election rally. That candidate was not a friend a friend of the
United States government. Many people believe that the United States government tried
to have Bob Marley assassinated because he had the power to influence voters. Gunmen
broke into Bob Marley’s home and shot him twice but he survived and Bob Marley sung at
the rally. Because of Bob Marley’s peace efforts, he received the Peace Medal of the
third world nations from the United Nations.

In 1977 Bob Marley was diagnosed with cancer of the toe. His doctor wanted to amputate
the toe but that was against Bob Marley’s religious beliefs. As a result the cancer spread
through Bob Marley’s body and into his organs. Bob Marley died on May 11 th, 1985 at the
age of 36. After his death he received Jamaica’s Order of Merit.
Bob Marley is a legend in the music industry and will always be remembered for his
contribution to “Reggae Music”. Bob was married and had three children with his wife. He
had 10 children with other partners.
 Bob Marley Trivia

1. Where was Bob Marley born? _______________________

2. What year was Bob Marley born? _______________________

3. Was Bob Marley’s father Jamaican? _______________________

5. How old was Bob when his first song was released? ____________________________

6. What was the name of Bob Marley’s group? _______________________

7. What kind of music did Bob Marley play? _______________________

8. What influenced Bob Marley’s music? _______________________

9. Name two of Bob Marley’s songs. _______________________________________________

10. What did Bob Marley promote? _____________________________________________

11. What happened to Bob in his home in 1976? ____________________________________________

12. Who do some people think is responsible for shooting Bob? ________________________________

13. What medal did Bob Marley receive? ____________________________________________

14. Why did Bob Marley receive a medal? ____________________________________

15. What was wrong with Bob’s toe? _______________________

16. What did Bob’s doctor want to do? ___________________________________________

17. Did Bob follow his Doctor’s advice? _______________________

18. Why didn’t Bob get his toe amputated? ________________________________________________

19. What happened after Bob didn’t have his toe amputated?

20. What year did Bob Marley die? _______________________

22. Name two of Bob Marley’s songs. _______________________

23. What award did Bob receive after his death? ____________________________________________

24. What kind of music did Bob Marley play? _______________________

25. Was Bob Marley married? _______________________

26. How many children did Bob Marley have? ___________________________

Answers to game questions and questionnaire

1. Where was Bob Marley born? Jamaica

2. What year was Bob Marley born? 1945
3. Was Bob Marley’s father Jamaican? No, he was British.

5. How old was Bob when his first song was released? 16 years old
6. What was the name of Bob Marley’s group? The Wailers
7. What kind of music did Bob Marley play? Reggae music
8. What influenced Bob Marley’s music? His religion
9. Name two of Bob Marley’s songs. No Woman No Cry - I Shot the Sheriff - Don’t Worry Be Happy –
Redemption song – Three Little Birds – Sun is Shining
10. What did Bob Marley promote? Peace and equality
11. What happened to Bob in his home in 1976? He was shot twice by gunmen who broke into his home.
12. Who do some people think is responsible for shooting Bob? The United States Government
13. What medal did Bob Marley receive? Peace Medal of the Third World Nations
14. Why did Bob Marley receive a medal? He promoted peace.
15. What was wrong with Bob’s toe? He had cancer in his toe.
16. What did Bob’s doctor want to do? His doctor wanted to amputate Bob’s toe.
17. Did Bob follow his Doctor’s advice? No, he didn’t.
18. Why didn’t Bob get his toe amputated? It was against his religion.
19. What happened after Bob didn’t have his toe amputated? The cancer spread to his body.
20. What year did Bob Marley die? 1985
22. Name two of Bob Marley’s songs. No Woman No Cry - I Shot the Sheriff - Don’t Worry Be Happy –
Redemption song – Three Little Birds – Sun is Shining
23. What award did Bob receive after his death? Jamaica’s Order of Merit
24. What kind of music did Bob Marley play? Reggae music
25. Was Bob Marley married? Yes he was.
26. How many children did Bob Marley have? 13