Bob Marley Net Worth in 2024 How Rich is He Now?

Bob Marley Net Worth 2024 - The famous Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter “Bob Marley ” has a net worth of $32 Million Dollars (as of 1981) and he was born on 6 February 1945.

by Ramya R

Updated Feb 12, 2024

Bob Marley Net Worth in 2024 How Rich is He Now?

Bob Marley Net Worth

According to online sources, Bob Marley's (Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter) currently has an estimated net worth of $32 Million Dollars (as of 1981). Bob Marley net worth is largely the result of his success as an Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

Real Name

Robert Nesta Marley 

Estimated Net Worth 

$32 Million Dollars
(as of 1981)

Profession

Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter

Date of Birth

6 February 1945

Birth Place

  Nine Mile, Jamaica

Age (as of 1981)

36 years old (at the time of death)

Height

170 cm(5 feet 7 inches)

Weight

64 kg (141 lbs)

Nationality

Jamaican

Who was Bob Marley?

Robert Nesta Marley, OM, was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. He was a Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter, renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. 

Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, Marley's music fused elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady. His contribution to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, making him a global figure in popular culture.

Marley was outspoken in his support for democratic social reforms, supported the legalization of cannabis, and advocated for Pan-Africanism. In 1976, he survived an assassination attempt in his home, believed to be politically motivated.

Real Name

Robert Nesta Marley 

Date of Birth

6 February 1945

Age (as of 1981)

36 years old (At the time of death)

Height

170 cm (5 feet 7 inches)

Weight

64 kg (141 lbs)

Birth Place

  Nine Mile, Jamaica

Gender

Male

Profession

Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter

Nationality

Jamaican

Bob Marley Early Life

Birth and Early Life:

  • Born on 6 February 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica.
  • Parents: Norval Sinclair Marley and Cedella Malcolm.

Family Background:

  • Norval Marley was from Crowborough, East Sussex, England, with family claiming English and Syrian-Jewish origins.
  • Norval claimed to have been a Royal Marines captain and worked as a plantation overseer.
  • Marley's birth name might have been Nesta Robert Marley, later reversed due to a passport official's mistake.

Education:

  • Attended Stepney Primary and Junior High School in Saint Ann.
  • Father's death: In 1955, at the age of 10, Marley's father died of a heart attack.

Family Changes:

  • Marley's mother, Cedella, later married Edward Booker from the United States, resulting in two half-brothers: Richard and Anthony.

Move to Trenchtown:

  • Left Nine Mile at 12 and moved to Trenchtown, Kingston, with his mother.
  • Lived with Thadeus Livingston (Bunny Wailer's father) and formed a blended family.

Musical Beginnings:

  • Childhood friends with Neville Livingston (Bunny Wailer) and started playing music at Stepney Primary.
  • Explored ska music and R&B, influenced by U.S. radio broadcasts.
  • Formed a vocal group with Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, known by various names, eventually becoming the Wailers.
  • Mentorship by Joe Higgs:
  • Joe Higgs, part of the successful vocal act Higgs and Wilson, lived nearby.
  • Higgs encouraged Marley and others, helping develop vocal harmonies.
  • Higgs also taught Marley to play the guitar during this time.

Bob Marley Awards and Achievements 

1976:

  • Rolling Stone Band of the Year.

June 1978:

  • Awarded the Peace Medal of the Third World from the United Nations.

February 1981:

  • Awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit, the nation's third-highest honor.

March 1994:

  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

1999:

  • Time magazine named Exodus "Album of the Century."

February 2001:

  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

2004:

  • Rolling Stone ranked him No. 11 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

2004:

  • Among the first inductees into the UK Music Hall of Fame.
  • "One Love" named the song of the millennium by BBC.
  • Voted one of the greatest lyricists of all time by a BBC poll.

2006:

  • A blue plaque unveiled at his first UK residence in Ridgmount Gardens, London.

2010:

  • "Catch a Fire" inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (Reggae Album).

2022:

  • Inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.

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Bob Marley Net Worth - FAQ

1. Who is Bob Marley?      

Bob Marley is known as a Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Bob Marley was born on 6 February 1945 and presently Bob Marley is 36 years old.

2. What is Bob Marley Net Worth?  

As of 2024, Bob Marley's net worth is $32 Million Dollars. Bob Marley is a Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter who was born on 6 February 1945.

 

3. What is Bob Marley's weight?

Bob Marley the successful Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter weighs (141 lbs)64 kg. Get to know more about Bob Marley from the above article.

4. How tall is Bob Marley?

Bob Marley is a Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter who stands 170 cm tall.

5. How old is Bob Marley?

Bob Marley was born on 6 February 1945. Bob Marley is 36 years old.