Artists & Performers

Bob Marley & The Wailers were a Jamaican reggae band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Bob Marley served as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter, while Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer contributed vocals and played instruments in the band. The lineup of the Wailers changed over the years, but the core trio of Marley, Tosh, and Wailer remained central to the group's sound and identity. In the early years, Bob Marley & The Wailers gained popularity in Jamaica with their ska, rocksteady, and early reggae music. However, it was not until the 1970s that they achieved international success and became synonymous with reggae music worldwide. Bob Marley & The Wailers released a series of influential albums during the 1970s, including "Catch a Fire" (1973), "Burnin'" (1973), "Natty Dread" (1974), and "Rastaman Vibration" (1976). These albums featured some of their most iconic songs, such as "Stir It Up," "Get Up, Stand Up," "No Woman, No Cry," and "One Love/People Get Ready." In 1974, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer left the band to pursue solo careers, but Bob Marley continued to lead The Wailers, recruiting new members to fill out the lineup. The band's sound evolved, incorporating elements of rock, funk, and soul, while maintaining their roots in reggae music. Bob Marley & The Wailers achieved immense success and acclaim throughout the 1970s, becoming one of the most influential and beloved bands in the world. Their music carried powerful messages of love, unity, and social justice, and Bob Marley emerged as a global icon for his charismatic stage presence and impassioned performances. Tragically, Bob Marley passed away from cancer in 1981 at the age of 36, but his legacy and the music of The Wailers live on, continuing to inspire generations of musicians and fans around the world. Today, Bob Marley & The Wailers are celebrated as pioneers of reggae music and cultural ambassadors for Jamaica.