Bob Marley Lives On

Bob Marley died because of a foot wound he got from playing soccer. The wound got infected with malignant melanoma which eventually spread painfully all over his body including the lungs and brain ultimately ending his life. But actually, Bob had a chance to prevent his early death. All he had to do is have his legs surgically removed to stop the spread. However in the Rastafari religion, the body must be kept as a whole. Of course, Bob refused leg surgery and chose to bear and suffer pain. And still he danced and jumped and sang of peace and unity in his live performances instead of being treated in the best hospitals in the world.

So what did Bob benefit from these hardships and suffering? Simple. He lives on. And today marks his 65th birthday and people from across the globe will be celebrating his life and music. Happy birthday Bob.