Bob Marley, 36, 1945-1981
Even before turning thirty-five, Bob Marley saw his popularity soar like a high-powered rocket! He might not be alive anymore, but the streets of many Caribbean towns will tell you that his music and legacy lives on.
It all started when Marley formed the ‘Wailers’ with his friends Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston. Banking on its success, he became a big advocate of Rastafarianism, and that reflected in many of his songs. Eventually, the singer became an inspiration and a beacon of hope for many in Jamaica and all over the world, making him an undisputed musical legend of the era.