Today in Music History, 1945

Today in music history, 1945: Bob Marley was born in Nine Mile, Jamaica. He was a founding member of the Wailers, formed in 1963, enjoyed a successful solo career, and introduced reggae music to the world. Marley was a faithful Rastafari and frequently referred to his faith in his music.

We remember his legacy with an earlier recording of a popular anthem:

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