Bob Marley is one of the most iconic and influential musicians in the history of reggae music. Born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica, he became famous for popularizing reggae music worldwide and is celebrated for his poignant songwriting and distinctive vocal style. Marley's music often carried powerful messages of peace, unity, and resistance against oppression, deeply rooted in Rastafarian beliefs. His band, Bob Marley and the Wailers, produced numerous albums that have had a lasting impact on music and culture globally.