Bob Marley — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Bob Marley.
1945
Born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
1963
Formed The Wailers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in Kingston, Jamaica
1966
Converted to Rastafarianism and visited Ethiopia, deepening his spiritual beliefs
1972
Released 'Catch a Fire' album with Island Records, gaining international recognition
1973
Released 'Burnin'' album, which included the hit single 'I Shot the Sheriff'
1974
The Wailers disbanded; Bob Marley began solo career with backing band The Wailers
1978
Released 'Exodus' album, widely considered his masterpiece, featuring 'One Love' and 'Jamming'
1980
Released final studio album 'Uprising' and performed at the Zimbabwe Independence Concert
1981
Diagnosed with melanoma; continued performing despite declining health
1981
Died on May 11 in Miami, Florida at age 36; buried in Nine Mile, Jamaica