Marley's Enduring Legacy

Bob Marley died of melanoma on May 11, 1981, at age 36. His legacy only kept growing:

• Legend (1984), his greatest-hits compilation, has sold over 30 million copies — the best-selling reggae album ever
• "One Love" was voted song of the millennium by BBC listeners
• His face is one of the most recognized on Earth, from T-shirts to murals worldwide
• His sound echoes through hip-hop, punk, and electronic music

Marley proved that music from the margins can move the center.