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Reggae Artists
From Babylon to Zion, they are the international artists who have revolutionized reggae, a musical genre that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s. At that time, the genre took on a more pop-based sound. Over the past several decades, however, reggae music has transformed to include various sub-genres such as rocksteady, roots reggae and steppa. Our list of Reggae Artists includes musicians of various styles and experiences, from Rastafarians to raggamuffins to sapps, to everyday mon; read about world-renowned musicians like Toots Hibbert, Peter Tosh, Judge Dread, Alton Ellis and Bob Marley.
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Bob Marley
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- Reggae Artists
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Bob Marley
Songwriter, Singer / 1945 - 1981
Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley served as a world ambassador for reggae music. He sold more than 20 million records throughout his career.
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Stephen Marley
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- Reggae Artists
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Singers
Stephen Marley
Guitarist, Singer / 1972 -
Stephen Marley is a Jamaican American musician and the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and his wife Rita Marley.
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Damian Marley
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Reggae Artists
Damian Marley
Songwriter, Music Producer, Rapper / 1978 -
Damian Marley is a Grammy Award-winning reggae musician and the son of Bob Marley. His biggest hit is the song "Welcome to Jamrock."
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Rita Marley
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- Reggae Artists
- Famous Leos
- Famous Children's Activists
Rita Marley
Children's Activist, Singer / 1946 -
Rita Marley is Bob Marley's widow and best known for carrying on her late husband's musical legacy and developing her own career as a solo artist.
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Ziggy Marley
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- Soul Train Guests
- Reggae Artists
- Famous Libras
Ziggy Marley
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1968 -
Singer and songwriter Ziggy Marley is the oldest son of reggae giant Bob Marley and is best known as a great reggae musician in his own right.
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Peter Tosh
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- Reggae Artists
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Libras
Peter Tosh
Musician / 1944 - 1987
Peter Tosh was a renowned reggae artist and founding member of the band the Wailers, which gave reggae artist Bob Marley his start.
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