remembering bob marley!!!

@allen0187 (58444)
Philippines
May 11, 2011 10:45pm CST
may 11, 2011 actually marks the 30th anniversary of the death of reggae singer bob marley. to the millions and millions who have followed bob marley's life and music he is an icon and a legend. his music has transcended different cultures and generations and although known primarily as a reggae musician, bob marley's music reflects and influenced other musical genres. he wrote his own songs and played rhythm guitars and sang lead vocals. his greatest hits album 'legend', is both the highest selling reggae albumof all time and the highest selling album by a jamaican musician. though i love all hsi songs, i can say that my personal favorite is 'waiting in vain'. that song connects to me on a lot of different levels. can't imagine going through a whole day without listening to that song at least once. we are truly blessed to bear witness to the music and life of a legend such as bob marley!!! so any thoughts about bob marley's influence in your life my fellow mylotters... please post it here. cheers!!!
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skysuccess
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
15 May 11
allen0187, He's indeed a reggae legacy and I still do get to hear his songs being aired over the radio or some inflight entertainment on my overseas trips. I believe some of his songs like Rivers of Babylon, No Woman No Cry, I Shot The Sheriff were further popularized by a Boney M, a German disco group and the prolific Eric Clapton during the 70's. All of which had been with me when I was entering my teenage years.
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tash01
@tash01 (2030)
• Jamaica
26 May 11
Bob is a legend even though he has pass away,his music lives on forever. Bob Marley is a Icon of reggae music an he is one that make reggae music so popular around the world. The one i love the most is one love and no woman no cry and redemption song.One love Bob Marley is a Hero,and a father.
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tash01
@tash01 (2030)
• Jamaica
26 May 11
Every one love Bob and his music he is a hero an icon to many around the world.Bob is a legend Bob Music reflect on may live an as motivate a lot of use. I listen Bob almost every day one love,Jamaica is truly bless to have a legend like Bob Marley the true music Hero.
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KarizmatiK
@KarizmatiK (1)
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30 Aug 11
Well,Bob was a part of everybodies life in some way. I personaly love his music,but even more i like his state od mind. ''Emancpate yourselves from mental slavery,none but ourselves can free our minds'' - Thats my moto,and he sad that :D
allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
31 Aug 11
hi karizmatik! first off, welcome to mylot and glad that your first post is here in my discussion. hope you get to post some more. see you in the discussion boards. i'm sure that you'll enjoy your stay here in mylot. cheers!
phillyguy
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
2 Feb 12
I just can't help but to reply in this discussion even though you started this discussion 9 months ago, because I love Bob Marley, there is no Bob Marley song that I don't like, I have hundreds of Bob Marley songs in my ipod, from acoustic to live versions, "Redemption song", "Waiting in Vain", "Jammin", "mix up mix up", "Rock it Baby", "Cry to Me" are just some my favorite BOb Marley songs.
allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
7 Feb 12
hi phillyguy! bob marley fans recently celebrated his birthday last february 6 so your timing is good. the guy can flat out sing. of course, more importantly than the songs are the teachings that bob marley imparted to his millions and millions of fans. i'm actually listening to bob marley on grooveshark as i type this. bob marley is a legend!!! enough said.
allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
8 Feb 12
well said phillyguy! well said indeed... listening to 'waiting in vain' as i type this.
phillyguy
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
7 Feb 12
and I am enjoying Zimbabwe as I read your reply Bob Marley is indeed a legend, he influenced a lot of musicians by his music and even non-musicians through his words..words of wisdom indeed!!
ozi_1995
@ozi_1995 (19)
• Turkey
29 Jan 12
Well guys,I am only 16 years old.It was 5 years ago the first time I met Bob Marley's great music.From that day on,I had all of his albums in legal and illegal ways.His music is feeding my soul.He had a great impression on my life.I love him and always will. JAAAAH,RASTAFARI!!!!!!!!
allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
hi ozi! yeah, bob marley transcends age and race. good music is good music regardless of your age, gender, or race. anyway, glad that you enjoyed bob marley's music. cheers!!!