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by donovan reynolds. on August 8th, 2006

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Why is Bob Marley the only reggae singer that most people can name?

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  • by Anonymous on August 31st, 2006

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    Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff didn't have the same influence on musicians, and most people could name another singer if they realized The Police were more of a reggae band, especially with their earlier music.

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  • by Jannae on July 23rd, 2008

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    Because they lead sheltered and narrow-minded musical lives. There are plenty of other great reggae artists, like Steel Pulse, Eek-A-Mouse, Big Mountain, Junior Murvin, The Specials ("Pressure Drop" is awesome), and many more. They don't get mainstream radio play, so they aren't as recognizable. ("Pressure Drop" was in a Walt Disney "Goofey" movie though, which I thought was very cool).

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  • by marie.muderface on June 4th, 2008

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    Because they don't know who else to name.
    Also, once they start smoking ganja, they think they know everything about Bob Marley.
    When he's not the only ganja smoking singer.

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  • by Halskiisaklink on June 3rd, 2008

    Halskiisaklink

    He brought it to the US, and the US considers itself to be the hub of all 'important' music. Also, reggae is highly political, and he was one of the few reggae musicians willing to nullify his politics a little for mainstream recognition (that's not to say he was a-political). I can name a few more than him and the Wailers, but I'm more into the dancehall hybrids like Chuck Fenda and Burro Banton.

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  • by technios on June 3rd, 2008

    technios

    He Defended Himself. was this the wrong thing to do if he really shot the sheriff? the devil has a distinct uniform and so does godja! that might be what i will call this mystical truth... godja i like the sound of that!

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  • by Nick on June 3rd, 2008

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    He simply was the Reggae musician who popularized the genre in the 1970s most effectively. His impact of the European and American music scene during the 1970s was enormous. It also helped that Chris Blackwell produced his records in a way that appealed more to "Western" listeners than the earlier recordings by Bob Marley and the Wailers produced by Lee Perry, which are "rootsier". Just compare the Lee Perry produced versions of Trenchtown Rock or Lively Up Yourself (on Trojan Records) with the ones Chris Blackwell produced for Island Records.

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  • by holeinthewoods on February 5th, 2008

    holeinthewoods

    Because most people are musically ignorant. They only listen to what is played on the radio and they let that influence their buying decisions. It's really too bad in a way. So many other artists out there in this genre deserve to be recognized by main stream media. Community radio helps to educate. If you've got a small community radio station in your area, do what you can to support them. Another good artist that comes to mind is Macka B.

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  • by Anonymous on June 7th, 2007

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    It all depends on who the "most people" are .. reggae singers encompass quite a huge piece of the world's music scene .. there are those who were already huge when Bob as a young man began to do his thing with the music but his interpretation, styling and insightful lyrics really put him and reggae out there for the world to listen to and love ... there are those on the outside who believe that they can change the music and make it their own but it will always belong to Jamaicans ...Jamaican music is reggae and reggae will always be the music of the people of Jamaica ..

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  • by anonymous on August 17th, 2006

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    Well, I can only really name him because when I learnt about reggae at school, my teacher never bothered to tell us about anyone else

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  • by SoDifficult on June 3rd, 2008

    SoDifficult

    Maybe because he went by Bob Marley and not a band name. If Sublime was Bradley Nowell, you would know his name also. (not that it's the same)

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  • by Michael on June 3rd, 2008

    Michael

    raggae isnt big at all in USA mainly only in Puerto Rico but his son Damien Marley i think is pretty good as well

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  • by lorr5677 on June 2nd, 2008

    lorr5677

    Hmm, what about munga, gentleman, marley's sons (ziggy, stephen, damian and kanio) fantan mojah and i know lotsa more ;]

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  • by Krezzy on September 4th, 2006

    Krezzy

    Have you ever heard of Suan Pual who sung the song temperature he is another ragaee artist

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  • by Megan_M4033 on February 27th, 2011

    Megan_M4033

    I think most people name Bob Marley b/c his music was so influential, universal, and timeless. As well as his story, growing up poor with nothing and through hard work and dedication becoming known in the music industry, all though more well known after his death. He also was a very private man which always intrigues people. He died over 25 years ago, and his songs are still hits, and new generations are constantly finding and falling in love with his music. His music speaks all languages across all borders, the concepts are all the same, people striving for a better life with equal rights, opportunities, and an uncorupt government.

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