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Bob Marley was a charismatic musician, the front figure of his bands, and one of the most notable singers and song writers of his era. However, Marley was often part of a band, and is occasionally attributed with music that was written, sung or produced by other notable musicians.
Bob Marley is considered the greatest writer and performer of Reggae music. Much of his best known music was recorded with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, who together with Marley were the most prominent members of The Wailers. In 1972, Bob Marley had his first hit outside Jamaica when Johnny Nash covered his song "Stir It Up", which became a U.K. hit. The 1973 album, Catch A Fire, was released worldwide, and sold well. It was followed by Burnin´ which included the song "I Shot The Sheriff", of which a cover version by Eric Clapton became a hit in 1974.
Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer left The Wailers in 1974. Bob Marley proceeded with "Bob Marley & the Wailers", which included the Wailers Band and the I Threes. In 1975, he had his first own hit outside Jamaica with "No Woman No Cry," from the Natty Dread album. His subsequent albums, including Rastaman Vibration, Exodus, Kaya and Survival, were big international sellers.
