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Bob Marley

Photo: Dennis Morris; Distributed by Island Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Musician

Bob Marley

Jamaican reggae musician (1945 to 1981)

Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945 and died on May 11, 1981, aged 36.

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Born
February 6, 1945, Nine Mile
Died
May 11, 1981
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
Jamaica
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (bobmarley.com) · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Bob’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Bob Marley was born on a Tuesday.
  • Bob Marley would have turned 81 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: August 6. Birthstone: Amethyst.
  • Bob Marley belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Rod StewartSinger · January 10, 1945Mia FarrowActor · February 9, 1945Tom SelleckActor · January 29, 1945George MillerFilm director · March 3, 1945Brenda FrickerActor · February 17, 1945Franco BattiatoSinger · March 23, 1945

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Frequently asked questions

When was Bob Marley born?

Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945 and died on May 11, 1981, aged 36.

What is Bob Marley’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born February 6.

Does Bob Marley have an official website?

Yes: bobmarley.com.