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Bob Marley & The Wailers

reggae · 1965–1983

Bob Marley & The Wailers
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Bob Marley & The Wailers is a reggae band from Jamaica, active since 1963, featuring members like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. Known for their distinctive sound that blends ska and rocksteady influences, they released memorable tracks like "One Love," "Three Little Birds," and "Buffalo Soldier." Their music often carries messages of unity and resilience, as heard in "Jamming" and "Redemption Song." With a catalog that includes "Could You Be Loved," "Exodus," and "Stir It Up," their work remains a powerful reflection of the spirit and struggles of their time, echoing long after the needle lifts from the groove.

The facts

  • Formed 1963
  • Jamaica
  • reggae
  • On Studio One, Island Records
  • Members: The Wailers, Bob Marley 🕯️, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Junior Braithwaite 🕯️, Cherry Smith 🕯️

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