Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica. In 1963, Marley and his friends formed the Wailing Wailers.The Wailers got their big break in 1972 when they landed a contract with Island Records. Marley has sold more than 20 million records, making him the first international superstar to emerge from the so-called Third World. In Kingston Bob Marley was known by the natives as a "white boy". This was due to his mixed raced origins being clearly visible in his facial skin. This made Bob feel very alienated although was a huge aid in helping him build up his confidence and self-esteem, turning him into the man he was. Bob has an undetermined number of children, though his official website recognizes eleven. He was also a vegetarian due to his devotion to the Rastafari practice Ital.

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