How Did Bob Marley Affect The Black Community

In the 1950’s and 1960’s, Rock N’ Roll made a steady influential climb into the blossoming generations’ norm. Elvis Presley, The King of Rock, debuted his first number one hit song “Heartbreak Hotel” and it climbed steadily to the top of the charts as the number one song in February of 1956. When Elvis’ popularity first grew, it sparked outrage through the previous generations in fears that his music would intertwine cultures. In the 1950s and 1960s, Rock N’ Roll was classified as “African American” music and those listeners who do not fit that class, would be frowned upon. Mr. Presley was a Nashville native, who sang hard driving rockabilly, Rock N’ Roll dance songs and ballads, and laid a foundation for other rock musicians to follow.

Other than being a musician, he also did many other things. He often enjoyed soccer and even played professionally for a while. Another thing he liked to play was table tennis and it was said for him to be pretty competitive. One thing that many people did not know about Marley was that he was a vegetarian, most likely because of his beliefs. Many people also didn’t know that he lived in the United States for a short period of his life, mostly for his early jobs. Bob was also a huge ladies man. Much so that the number of children he had was unknown. Some say that it is around thirteen. Even with the whole manager stealing his money occurrence, Bob still managed to drive around in his BMW. Even with being so rich, his morals were still always there. He was a very much family orientated person, who wanted nothing but the best for them. But also keeping in mind where he came from. Which is part of the he was so liked for being very humble and

Music in the 1900 's had meaning , music was how African Americans got through a long working day . Music then was something that no man could take away . That still applies to the 21st century music , back onto the 1900 's African Americans were not given the same privileges as they are today . Music was the less threatening way for African Americans to get there point across . The music was not always about them wanting equality , there was loving songs , upbeat songs , songs about what they are doing . There were always those songs that would get a person in there feelings . The music that tells a person life story on what all they may have been through . Most the listeners were African American which is good , then there may have been some white but not many . African American music to some was not as important to them as to others . The African American music has evolved from the 1900 's to now , also the amount of people that listen to African American music has also evolved . At a farm in Mississippi is an example of how African Americans used music to get through a hard working day . Music while working usually help the time go by faster . The music in which was sung in the fields or in the cabins for entertainment later became known as The Blues . Blues music is usually written from the heart it is an emotional genre of music , the lyrics or the feeling in the blues comes from a place in someone that may be hurting or struggling . " But the blues are unique to the

Rap is the most efficient way to express thoughts, emotions, and social issues for those who know how to organize their words in a rhythmic mode. The majority of rappers are African American such as Christopher George Latore Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), Nasir Jones (Nas), and Tupac Amaru Shakur (2pac). I would refer that the most rappers are African American to the suffering that African Americans society is facing; precisely, the common issues they have in many states in this country; for instance, discrimination, poverty, street gangsters. Tupac is one of the best rappers in the globe; he has a unique method to resist his society's issues by singing meaningful songs that affected the community around the country. One of his songs is "Changes," which is one of the most famous songs that he had sung. It took place in 1998 in his album "Greatest Hits." He mentioned in his song many subjects that are shaping as central parts of most African American daily life, such as racism and poverty; therefore, the song

Malcolm X has made one of the greatest impacts on cultural consciousness for the African American Community during the second half of the twentieth century. He was a revolutionary icon who revolutionized the African American mindset. Malcolm X transformed modest African Americans into self confident, proud, powerful African Americans. No one could escape Malcolm’s influence, even after his death.

Marley never got to go home for his farewell concert and his cancer was aggravated by the exhausting trip from Germany to Jamaica. A national hero to Jamaica, the Jamaican Government presented Bob Marley with the Order of Merit, as well a year before his death he was awarded the Medal of peace by the United Nations. At the National Arena in Kingston more than 30,000 people came to his memorial to mourn the death of a beloved musician. In 1994 he was finally immortalized in the music industry by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While it’s been decades since Bob Marley sang his last song, his music and values still live on through the legacies he left behind. His fight for human rights continues through the Bob Marley Foundation, which helps people living in developing

When you hear the name Bob Marley what do you think? I know I thought of the Rasta movement and the colors green, yellow and red. I thought of a symbol being abused to justify the smoking of cannabis. But if I was to tell you that Bob Marley may be one of the most influential political activists of all time.

During the early 1600s, the English colonist began using African slaves in the colonies. The slaves typically believed in Christianity, for that was the primary religion that English colonist followed. Furthermore, many of these slaves couldn’t talk to each other or organize themselves in many plantations where they resided; therefore, they sang Negro spirituals and hymns to each other. This was one of the forms of communication that slaves established. These spiritual songs of hope, faith, and courage that allowed these early “African-Americans” slaves to survive. As a result, it is understood that Christianity is what drives the African-American community to conquer their challenges.

Have you ever wanted to know who was one of the greatest leaders of time that fought for slavery? Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965 by a radical member of the Nation of Islam named Talmadge X Hayer. He entered the Audubon Ballroom armed and then killed Malcolm X as he was giving his speech, which would have made this his last one. Talmadge X Hagan thought that Malcolm X was going to destroy the Nation of Islam after he had left, so he then decided to kill Malcolm X. The assassination of Malcolm X left a huge impact on the black community. Malcolm X’s assassination was unjust because he was part of the Nation of Islam and he was a human rights activist; however some people believed his actions were the cause of many people dying.

As the dawn of chattel slavery began to rise in america, Africans from all over the continent were forced to emigrate to America. Many of them did not even speak the same language. However, all of these people were increasingly brought together because of their forced bondage. It was this shared connection that eventually brought all of these slaves together under one shared culture: The African American culture. Increasingly, music became the major component of this shared culture when it was just starting to form. Perhaps one of the reasons why music was so central for African Americans was because people didn't need to speak the same language in order to appreciate a good piece of music. However, even as slavery progressed and all African Americans could speak english, music continued to be a central component of African American culture. Ultimately, it helped slaves maintain a sense of humanity and hope.

Music is known as an universal language, it is an enormous part of cultures around the world.It has the power to get ideas and emotions across to all different kinds of people. Jazz is one genre of music that has affected our American culture and has since the beginning of the 20th century. The introduction of jazz has made a huge impact to American lives. With its intricate rhythms and sounds, it has helped bring people together and has helped us evolve as a society. Influencing our clothing, behavior, and even shaping cultural movements.

The hip hop or rap music is a style of popular music originated in the late 1970s in the South Bronx during a time characterized by political traditionalism and economic collapse. It started being played in gathering in public parks or individual homes. It was first used by the youngest members of the inner city black and Latino communities in New York. This kind of music, provided one of the few spaces where excluded minority youth could adopt and secure a public voice, and also a way in which members of these communities could express their worries and speak without restrictions.

Furthermore, reading this book gave me a further clarity, yet a narrow view of Marley’s life. How could the impact Bob Marley’s, in addition to Reggae’s contribution, to the elusive question [“What does it mean to be human?] be contained in a few hundred pages? It cannot. The elements of being human are similar to nature and the vast complexities of science. Series of overlapping webs, which include: learning through means available, cultural identification, and the infinite quest for beauty, are all too

Someone who has impacted not only history, but nations, music, and spirits world wide, is Bob Marley. Bob Marley is the founding face of reggae music. A man born to nothing and believes that life is his riches. That no amount of money could ever amount to someones soul. His motives were peace, equality, respect, and love for thy woman and man. That all races are as one. Not only did his motives and motto affect history, but his music did too. HIs music moved souls and spirits, preaching about love, kindness, children, intelligence, loyalty, family, god, nature, beauty, and everything that is positive that the world should be focusing on. His biggest impact on history was him on concert bringing the two opposing leaders of two different nations

Bob Marley is a reggae singer with a beautiful soul and mind. People thought he was a savage with drugs in his body all the time. Yes he did do drugs but that didn’t affect him and his music. He influenced me to have an opened mind about certain problems with his music around age 7. It also told me about love and respect for women.