Son 75 years of reggae legend, Bob Marley, which they are held throughout this year and that kicked off last 6 February, on the day of his birth. The Marley family has announced a series of milestones that will be developed during the year, particularly in the context of these celebrations in which also intersect with 40 years of "Redemption Song".
And the beginning of this celebration of a new year began Marley, together with the activities taking place throughout the day 6 February at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston located, Jamaica, with the launch of a visual animation of "Redemption Song", production by French artists Octave Marsal and Theo De Gueltzl which included the authorization and sponsorship of the Marley family. The animation presents 2,747 original drawings, using symbols to amplify the magnitude and importance of the lyrics of the song in the world today.
The legendary celebration of its 75 years continues with the premiere of Bob Marley: Legacy, a series of mini-documentaries 12 parts, a collection of intimate conversations and interviews with family, friends and fans, together with his original music, remixes and versions.
This unique YouTube series offers fans a refreshing cinematic journey through life, the legacy and relevance Bob Marley still has today. The first episode, "75 Years A Legend" is now available on the official website of Bob Marley YouTube, as it noted in a press release Universal Music.
Another novelty presented in the context of these celebrations is the launch of the EP Iron Lion Zion, It is including a version of 7 “and 12” of the timeless classic and fan favorite, mixtures with two special dubbing, remix and “Smile Jamaica” (From Songs Of Freedom). Iron Lion Zion EP is now available worldwide and you can listen to it here.
Initially it had been confirmed for May Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley main shows of the Festival BeachLife in California, which they would present an extensive catalog of songs to celebrate Bob Marley 75 her father's birthday, but due to the pandemic facing the world, this event has been canceled. In August had also confirmed dates should be re schedule until further notice.
Bob Marley's legacy is hard to match. It is certainly one of the most important and influential figures of the twentieth century, in this digital age, It remains one of the most closely watched artists Posthumous social networking.
MARLEY75 will serve to bring your music and message to the digital foreground, reaching new audiences and perspectives with innovative content and innovative technology. Throughout the year special events will also reveal live, exclusive digital content, recordings, exhibitions, besides rare treasures unearthed and. Bob Marley's music continues to inspire generation after generation, as their legacy lives through his message of love, justice and unity, a feeling that was needed more than ever 2020.
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– Bob Marley is a member of the Hall of Fame Rock and Roll not only for being regarded as the man who put reggae on the global map, but also as a statesman in Jamaica, brought together the warring factions in the country.
– Marley's lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations. It has the second largest number of followers on social networks of any posthumous celebrity, more than 70 million fans on its official Facebook page, classifying it among the Top 20 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 between the pages of celebrities.
– The music catalog Marley has sold millions of albums worldwide.
– LEGEND its iconic collection has the distinction of being the longest album in the history of the album list catalog Billboard and remains the best-selling reggae album of the world.
– Marley's praise inductions include the Hall of Fame Rock and Roll (1994) and Hall of Fame ASCAP Composers (2010), un Premio GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award (2001), multiple entries in the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame and a star on the Walk of Fame Hollywood (2001).
