Episode 671
The provided text is a comprehensive biographical entry on Robert Nesta Marley, detailing the life, career, and legacy of the iconic Jamaican musician and reggae pioneer. It outlines his early life in Nine Mile and Trenchtown and traces his musical journey from forming The Wailers in the 1960s through his eventual worldwide breakthrough following his signing with Island Records. Furthermore, the overview documents his deep spiritual commitment to the Rastafari faith, which informed his outspoken political activism, pan-African support, and even the events surrounding his 1976 assassination attempt in Jamaica. The narrative concludes with his premature death from melanoma in 1981 and summarizes the extensive posthumous recognition he received, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the massive success of his compilation album, Legend.
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