10 facts about Bob Marley

Bob Marley

Bob Marley is considered as one of the greatest legend in music and is still worshipped by millions.

This reggae (রেগা) superstar capitated audiences worldwide with songs that had strong political message.  Let us look into 10 facts about Bob Marley which you probably you did not know!!!

1.     A Palm (হাতের তালু) Reader- Bob Marley could read palms from the age 4. And most of his readings usually came true.  However, this skill of Bob Marley left his mother a little disturbed.

2.     A Month of Jail-  He was imprisoned for one month of charges of procession of Marijuana.  He made friends a lot of prisoners there who inspired him to write songs with a social message.

3.     White Boy- Did you know that he was known as a white boy in his own Kingston (কিংস্টন শহর)? A lot of People assume (অনুমান ) Bob was black & are surprised to discover he had a white father, which led to Kingston locals nicknaming him “WHITE BOY”. His mixed raced origins, clearly visible in his facial skin, were always a sore (কালশিটে) point, though it is perhaps why Marley had such a resilient (প্রাণবন্ত) personality.

4.     Too Good A Musician- Outrageous (ভয়ানক) though it may seem, Bob Marley was once sacked for being too talented and charismatic (সহজাত দক্ষতা সম্পন্ন) a musician. In 1973, Sly Stone invited Marley & the wailers on a 17 days tour around US. But Sly decided to dismiss his opening act only for four shows, since they were drawing in all the attention from crowds, leaving the headliners out in the cold. They played 5 shows together – 2 in Florida, as well as Kentucky, Colorado and Las Vegas where Sly left them & their luggage on the side of the road.

5.     Mr. World- While Marley is revered (প্রচুর সম্মান) around the globe and has officially fathered 11 children. There is another reason Marley can be considered Mr. World. He entered a serious romantic relationship with Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspears who went on to mother Gammy-award winning musician Damian Marley.

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