BLESSED EARTHSTRONG, BOB MARLEY
Blessed Earthstrong, Bob Marley. Today we give thanks and commemorate Bob Marley’s work on earth – his gifts of music, peace, and his vision of one love and one world.
We’ve collected favorite photos and words from Bob Marley’s family – his wife Rita and his children. The House of Marley does not claim ownership, rights, or property to any of the photos used in this blog post.
“The Eternal Flame, Light of the Trinity (Berhane Selassie)…SIMPLY LEGENDARY” – Rita Marley
“I love this photo of my father…he is smiling from within.” – Cedella Marley Photo by Dennis McEvoy Morris
Bob joins Ziggy and his Vaz Prep football team during halftime in Kingston, Jamaica 1979. Submitted by Ziggy Marley. Photo by: Lindsey Oliver Donald.
“Man is a universe within himself.” Submitted by Robbie Marley
“I love this photo because it says so much more than sitting on him sitting on a chair. A favorite quote from my father, is – ‘The people who were trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?'” – Rohan Marley Photo by Dennis McEvoy Morris
“His teachings of love and determination, his contagious smile and his sense of style inspire me everyday.” – Karen Marley
“I like my father’s vibe in this image, he just looks happy.” – Kymani Marley
“I like this photo of my dad in particular, because you can see the equipment he was using at the time, and I can imagine what it would be like to be in that room; Especially because I spend a lot of my personal time in the studio as well.” – Damian Marley Photo by Adrian Boot