... and rock was my pillow too." As Bob grew older he spent less time at his home with his grandparents. Instead he was out with his friends Bunny Livingston and Peter Mackintosh. Together they did many things such as walk around town, go to the beach, play soccer and probably most importantly write music. Together the three were known as the ... the quick dance rhythms of Jamaican "ska" music and soon after scored hits with "Simmer Down" and "Love and Affection." Despite its early success, the group broke up in 1966. Peter and Bunny both wanted to pursue solo careers. I think at the time t...

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... 's. He was surrounded by crime and poverty, but instead of letting this hold him back, he pursued his dreams and eventually achieved them. He joined a group called the Wailers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Within a few years, they achieved success throughout Jamaica. In 1975, the group broke up and Marley went solo (Salewicz 46-48). Unlike many artists, Bob Marley ... defined who he was and what he accomplished. People all over started to believe in the loving and compassionate philosophy that Marley preached. Many even began to see him as a prophet of sorts. By doing so, he became a...

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