Bob Marley

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Also Known As	Robert Nesta Marley
Born	February 6, 1945 •Jamaica
Died	May 11, 1981 (aged 36) •Miami •Florida
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award •Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1994)