In the late 70s, he devoted much of his time to promoting peace within Jamaica and held many peace concerts with the aim of bridging the divide between Jamaica's political groups. He also served as an international cultural ambassador for Jamaica and the Rastafarian religion.

Bob Marley's lifetime of creativity originated in Jamaica and became the foundation of inspiration that spread messages of hope, justice, and understanding around the world. In this exhibit, discover Marley's spirit of love and unity, and celebrate the enduring legacy of his music, work, philosophy, and life.

Bob Marley is one of the best known artists worldwide, celebrated for his politically powerful, captivating music. In his short life, he became an international icon, and a symbol for peace, as well as reggae music.

During his career, Bob Marley produced a large collection of more than 100 songs including Buffalo Soldier, Exodus, and I Shot the Sherriff. While Bob Marley was vocal about poverty, oppression, violence and injustice, he was not angry.

1. “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”

MelanomaBob Marley / Cause of death Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician, and considered one of the pioneers of reggae. He died in 1981 aged 36 from a melanoma that started under his big toenail in 1977. The first doctor that he consulted thought that the lesion on his toe was a soccer injury.

While Bob Marley was vocal about poverty, oppression, violence and injustice, he was not angry. Bob Marley's music showcased themes of social justice, human rights, peace, love and unity.

Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live! Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold. The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow.

In the story, Marley is the one to warn Scrooge of the three ghosts that will visit, he tells him “I am here to-night to warn you, that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate.” He informs Scrooge of the times the ghosts will arrive a night after one another and cautions him to remember his warning.

His songs of freedom have become universal hymns. “Marley sang about tyranny and anger, about brutality and apocalypse, in enticing tones, not dissonant ones,” Mikal Gilmore wrote in 2005.

Bob Marley was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma which ultimately claimed his life. Knowing the warning signs of this rare form of melanoma, finding it and treating it early enough can make the difference between life and death.

Money can't buy life. Bob Marley passed away at the Cedars Of Lebanon Hospital in Miami on May 11, 1981. His final words to his son Ziggy were "Money can't buy life."