…A member of the Wailers band, Neville ‘Bunny’ Livingston confirmed this in a video documentary on Bob Marley produced by Steve Bing and Charles Steel, that the first time he saw him, Bob was carrying firewood from the farm. This training from his early life influenced him throughout his life, putting in a lot of efforts into composing and getting his albums out.
Secondly, Bob Marley could be described as a visionary. Many people came to know him at the peak of his musical carrier but those who knew him from the scratch could testify that he had gone through “storms” before his fame. This is something, some musicians today are lacking and would not be ready to through the heat but may want it rosy from the word go.
Seeing his bright future from childhood, he opted for music despite knowing the importance of formal education. This only goes to prove that formal education is not the answer at the end of the day for everyone.
Third of the qualities of this reggae idol was that, he was peaceful. He once decided to perform at a concert for peace and unity ahead of one of the elections in Jamaica which was preceded with rivalry and tension. This kind of example is emulated around the world ahead of elections. For instance, in Ghana, musicians perform and call for peace and unity before, during and after elections.
Also, he could be said to be forgiving. He demonstrated this when he and his band were attacked a few days ahead of the “Peace Concert” in Jamaica. He and his band sustained injuries due to gunshots but after being released from hospital, they performed to unite Jamaica. He decided to forgive the perpetrators behind of this callous act.
Another quality was, he was a freedom fighter. He wrote and sang sons which contained lyrics of inspiration urging people who were and are being oppressed to “fight” on. One of such songs is “ Get up, Stand up” which urged people around the world to fight for their rights.
Moreover, he generous. Bob Marley did not limit he “riches” to his family. He extended helping hand to others who needed help. People queued in front of his house to be given money each and almost every day.
Furthermore, he was spiritual. At every moment of his life, be it good or bad, he gave thanks to the most high God (Jah). Finally, Bob could be seen as loving. He showed love to both young and old, men and women and this was throughout his life, no matter where he found himself.
Although the above were some of the qualities of Bob Marley, certain aspects and experiences helped in writing songs which touched a lot of people.
Whiles growing, he was “rejected” by his father but this experience led to the writing of “Cornerstone” in 1970. Aside this, rumors and his personal relationship with Cindy Breakspeare(Miss Jamaica) who represented Jamaica on the world stage, won the Miss World 1976. From this relationship, his wife was thought to be worried about this. From his wife’s reactions, this reggae idol, came up with “Three Little Birds”.
Through struggle, oppression, racial issues among others, Bob once said that he had no personal goal in life but would want to see the whole world coming together regardless of race, creed, gender just to mention a few. It is not surprising that Bob released “One Love” which shook the foundation of the world.
From this REGGAE IDOL (BOB MARLEY), the world can learn how to live in harmony and peace.
NO MORE WAR! PEACE!! ONE LOVE!!!
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