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Nesta Robert "Bob" Marley

Nesta Robert "Bob" Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (1964–1974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience.

RIP the great Bob Marley

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Bob Marley's heirs fight for his image in US court

Bob Marley's widow and nine of his 11 children are seeking damages from a Nevada corporation they say is improperly making and selling apparel featuring the Reggae legend's image.

Bolt, Marley offspring in Puma deal

Usain Bolt will be competing at the 2012 London Olympics with the legend of Bob Marley on his shoulders. The world-record holder in the 100 and 200 metres and the rest of his Jamaican track and field teammates will be wearing uniforms designed by the reggae great's daughter, Cedella Marley.
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Ninja spends birthday behind bars, but daughter Ninja Princess still hopeful

IT has been close to two years since controversial deejay Desmond 'Ninjaman' Ballentine has been in prison without bail and it was his daughter's dream that last week Monday he would have been able to spend his birthday at home with family and friends. But that was not to be, and the celebrated Don Gorgon spent his 45th birthday cooped up behind bars, living as an inmate at the Horizon Remand Centre in Kingston.

Lisa Hyper to sign with Solid Agency - Willing to put Bounty differences aside

Female deejay Lisa Hyper is currently in negotiations with the Solid Agency camp to provide booking services and a management team for her career. She believes that a good team is necessary for the success of any artiste and she sees Solid Agency as the fitting choice.
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