Bob Marley's life wasn't just about music. In fact, the singer-songwriter loved to play football and he was a big fan of soccer player Osvaldo Ardiles.
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Robert Nesta Marley, also known as Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica to English father Norval Sinclair Marley (1885-1955) and Jamaican mother Cedella Booker. His musical career began with the 1961 release of the single “Judge No”.Although the song was highly innovative, it was not very successful. Three years later, Bob decided to form a band called The Wailers with Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh, who performed all over the world and became icons of reggae music. Marley was a unique artist and icon of a very particular lifestyle, but sadly melanoma on his right leg caused him to pass away at the age of 36. Here are some fun facts about the unforgettable Bob Marley.
The basketball legend LeBron James paid tribute to his favorite singer Bob Marley by wearing a designer outfit that has a Bob Marley photo on it. Now in his 20th season in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers star has had one of the greatest careers in sports history. His resume includes 4 of his NBA Championships, 4 Finals MVP Awards, 4 Regular Season MVPs, 3 All-Star Game MVPs, and 13 All-His NBA First Team selections.
A rather young LeBron James pays homage to Bob Marley
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Bob Marley’s life wasn’t just about music. In fact, the singer-songwriter loved to play football and he was a big fan of soccer player Osvaldo Ardiles. When Ardiles was playing for Tottenham, Marley was often at the stadium to support Spurs. While playing football, the musician stumbled upon the disease that led to his death after noticing a simple bruise on his leg, symptomatic of a tumor. When he wrote this haunting song circa 1979, Marley had already been diagnosed with cancer that led to his death and was already aware of his fate. As such, the lyrics of this beautiful song can be interpreted as an artistic and spiritual testament to the eternal Bob.
James has also been named an All-Star 19 times, tying Kareem He Abdul and Jabbar for the most in league history. Speaking of Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron has broken his record of 38,387 points, putting him 63 points short of becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The legendary record has existed for almost 39 years. Abdul-Jabbar lost Wilt Chamberlain on April 5, 1984, eight months before James was born. James was born in G.O.A.T. A few years old conversations. While some believe that Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time, there are many fans who give that honor to the man known as “King James.”
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