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Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), born Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He was the most widely known writer and performer of reggae, and more specifically roots reggae. He is famous for popularising the genre outside of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Much of his music dealt with the struggles of the spiritually wealthy rasta and/or spiritually powerful Jah Rastafari. |
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Latest News in english
about Bob Marley
Bob Marley's heirs take on unlicensed sellers Date: 07 Nov 2009
Chicago Sun-Times -
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Coming to a store near you: Bob Marley video games, shoes ... snowboards? Heirs of the Jamaican reggae legend are plunging into the global trademark wars, seeking to enforce their exclusive rights to an image that has grown steadily in scope and appeal since the Jamaican superstar died of brain cancer in 1981 at age 36. The Marley name, look and sound are estimated to ...
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Marley, muso and peacemaker Date: 06 Nov 2009
News 24 South Africa -
Bob Marley - the musician who'd singlehandedly contributed most to race relations worldwide.
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Marley heirs wage global war on trademark pirates Date: 03 Nov 2009
The Wenatchee World -
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Coming to a store near you: Bob Marley video games, shoes ... snowboards? Heirs of the Jamaican reggae legend are plunging into the global trademark wars, seeking to enforce their exclusive rights to an image that has grown steadily in scope and appeal since the Jamaican superstar died of brain cancer in 1981 at age 36.
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MARLEY FAM HIRES FIRM TO MANAGE TRADEMARK: Toronto-based company to introduce backpacks, stationery, headphones and ... Date: 03 Nov 2009
Eurweb -
*The family of reggae legend Bob Marley is putting their collective foot down when it comes to managing the singer's name, sound and likeness, which generate an estimated $600 million a year in sales of unlicensed merchandise, according to the AP.
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Marley?s role grows in ?Boondock Saints? sequel Date: 03 Nov 2009
Bangor Daily News -
Fans of "The Boondock Saints" get a chance to see Maine comedian and actor Bob Marley reprise his role as Detective Greenly in the much-anticipated sequel "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day," which hit theaters last week.
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Toronto company markets Bob Marley Date: 02 Nov 2009
Toronto Star -
Coming to a store near you: Bob Marley video games, shoes ... snowboards? Also: Virus keeps Ben Heppner off COC anniversary bill; Roman Polanski lawyers to offer 'significant' bail amount.
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Monday's collection of offbeat news including plan by Bob Marley family to sell snowboards Date: 02 Nov 2009
The Gaston Gazette -
Click links below for collection of odd stories: Marley family hoping to take its share of the reggae pie Can you hear me now? Find out where man found phone Mechanic disabled cars to drum up business Gorilla run sets odd record
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Reggae star's family hope to cash in on the Marley brand Date: 01 Nov 2009
The New Zealand Herald -
Coming to a store near you: Bob Marley video games, shoes ... snowboards?Heirs of the Jamaican reggae legend are plunging into the global trademark wars, seeking to enforce their exclusive rights to an image that has grown steadily...
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