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Bob Marley Beautifully Signed Original 1979 Promotonal Photograph by Adrian Boot.
Beloved reggae artist Bob Marley has signed this 5 in x 7 in original black and white Island Records publicity photograph show by the great photographer Adrian Boot, " Love Bob Marley" in green fiber tip marker.
Marley, the iconic Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter is considered one of the pioneers of the genre. He fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady in his music and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contribution to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and made him a global figure in popular culture.Over the course of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. Marley is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. His group, Bob Marley and The Wailers gained international attention after signing to Island Records, and touring in support of the albums Catch a Fire and Burnin' (both 1973). Following the disbandment of the Wailers a year later, Marley carried on under the band's name. The album Natty Dread (1974) received positive reception. In 1975, following the global popularity of Eric Clapton's version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff", Marley had his international breakthrough with his first hit outside Jamaica, with a live version of "No Woman, No Cry", from the Live! album. This was followed by his breakthrough album in the United States, Rastaman Vibration (1976), which reached the Top 50 of the Billboard Soul Charts.[
A few months after Rastaman Vibration's release, Marley survived an assassination attempt at his home in Jamaica, which prompted him to permanently relocate to London, where he recorded the album Exodus, which incorporated elements of blues, soul, and British rock, and enjoyed widespread commercial and critical success. In 1976, Marley survived an assassination attempt in his home, which was believed to be politically motivated. He did die, tragically young, of cancer at the age of 36. On 21 May 1981, Marley was given a state funeral in Jamaica that combined elements of Ethiopian Orthodoxy and Rastafari tradition. He was buried in a chapel near his birthplace in Nine Mile; Marley's casket contained his red Gibson Les Paul guitar, a Bible opened at Psalm 23, and a stalk of ganja placed there by his widow Rita Marley. Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga delivered the final funeral eulogy.
Dimensions: 5 in x 7 in.
Condition: Very good.
Authentication: James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.