Bob Marley’s Estate Celebrating His 80th Birthday With Exciting Livestream Concert

Lauren Novak February 6, 11:47 am

Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley (1945 - 1981) performs on stage, a microphone in his hand, late 1970s — Express Newspapers/Getty Images

The iconic musician Bob Marley, born on February 6, 1945, would have turned 80 this year. Sadly, he passed away on May 11, 1981, at the age of 36 from melanoma. To celebrate the legendary artist who died far too young, his estate has lined up a series of events to pay tribute to Marley, including a fun livestream concert on Feb. 6, 2025, at 3pm ET.

To catch the party, visit the Tuff Gong YouTube page to see artists such as Mortimer, Bugle, Kumar Fyah and Naomi Cowan sing many of Marley’s hit songs. There will also be a worldwide singalong of Marley’s classics, featuring the 8,000-person Young Voices Choir. The performance is presented by the Bob Marley Foundation at Manchester, England’s Co-op Live Arena and will be available to watch on YouTube as well.

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“Celebrating Daddy’s 80th birthday under the theme ‘Uprising’ is a special moment for our family and fans worldwide,” Marley’s daughter and CEO of the family’s company, Cedella Marley shared. “This album represents so much of his spirit, with powerful songs like ‘Forever Loving Jah,’ ‘Coming In From The Cold,’ ‘Could You Be Loved,’ and ‘Redemption Song,’ which continue to inspire generations. Each year, we honor his legacy in a way that unites our extended family, friends, and fans from all corners of the globe. This 80th milestone is a reminder of his timeless call for love, resilience, and freedom.”

She added, “I know Daddy would have a huge smile on his face and be so proud to know that his words of freedom, love, and unity would be sung by so many beautiful young souls around the world over 50 years after he wrote them. It’s a huge testament to the power of his music that his songs resonate stronger than ever and with each new generation. My father’s songs speak universal truths and that is why they sound as convincing coming out of the mouths of children as they did when he himself recorded and performed them.”

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