prompter: Please describe Bob Marley's biography in 500 words

assistant: Bob Marley, born Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica, and died on May 11, 1981, in Miami, Florida, US. He was the most widely known reggae performer and was a great aid in spreading Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement. Marley's parents were Norval Sinclair Marley, a white rural overseer, and the former Cedella Malcolm, the Black daughter of a local custos (respected backwoods squire). As a child, Marley was known for his shy aloofness, his startling stare, and his penchant for palm reading.

Marley formed a vocal group in Trench Town with friends who would later be known as Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The trio, which named itself the Wailers because, as Marley stated, “We started out crying,” received vocal coaching by noted singer Joe Higgs. Later they were joined by vocalist Junior Braithwaite and backup singers Beverly Kelso and Cherry Green. Although the Wailers broke up while each of the members continued to pursue solo careers, Marley continued to make the best lyrical and influential reggae music, with songs like "One Love," "Jamming," and "Redemption Song".

Marley was also very much involved with the social and political issues going on in Jamaica. He held rallies and free concerts, which some turned violent where Marley was shot, but fully recovered after. He always stood up for what he believed, which is why he was adored by many. Marley had many children; two from his wife Rita Anderson, two adopted from Rita's previous relationship, and several others from different women. Bob also has many grandchildren.

In July 1977, Marley discovered a type of melanoma under his toe, which was a symptom of already existing cancer. Doctors told Marley that he should get his toe amputated but refused because of his religious beliefs. Despite his illness, Marley continued with his world tour up until his final show at the Stanley theater in Pittsburgh. Marley became very ill, and the cancer spread throughout his body. After fighting the cancer for eight months without success, Marley died on the morning of May 11, 1981, in the Cedars of Lebanon hospital in Miami.

Although his songs were some of the best-liked and most critically acclaimed music in the popular canon, Marley was far more renowned in death than he had been in life. Legend, a retrospective of his work, became the best-selling reggae album ever, with international sales of more than 12 million copies. In his true heart of hearts, Bob Marley heard the harmony of the heavens, and shared that celestial sound with the god-seeker in each of us. Thus it is not surprising that the NY Times, seeking one video to epitomize the past century, preserved in a time capsule to be opened a thousand years hence, chose “Bob Marley Live at the Rainbow, London, 1977”.

prompter: Please reduce it to 200 and don't concentrate so much on the music.

assistant: Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Miles, Jamaica, and passed away on May 11, 1981, in Miami, Florida. He was a key figure in spreading Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement worldwide. Marley's parents were Norval Sinclair Marley, a white rural overseer, and Cedella Malcolm, a Black Jamaican woman. In Trench Town, Marley formed a vocal group with friends Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, which eventually became known as the Wailers.

Marley was deeply involved in social and political issues in Jamaica, participating in rallies and free concerts. He was loved by many for standing up for his beliefs. He had several children from different relationships, including two from his wife, Rita Anderson.

In 1977, Marley discovered a type of melanoma under his toe, which indicated already existing cancer. Despite his illness, he continued to perform until his final show in Pittsburgh. The cancer spread throughout his body, leading to his death in 1981. Since his passing, Marley's influence has grown, and his music has achieved significant international acclaim, with his album Legend becoming the best-selling reggae album ever.

assistant: Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer-songwriter born in 1945. He was a major figure in spreading Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement. Marley formed a vocal group, The Wailers, with friends Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Although the group disbanded, Marley continued to make influential reggae music, with songs like "One Love," "Jamming," and "Redemption Song". He was also involved in social and political issues and held rallies and free concerts. In 1977, he was diagnosed with cancer, but refused to amputate his toe due to religious beliefs. He died in 1981 after an eight-month battle with cancer. Marley's posthumous album "Legend" became the best-selling reggae album ever, with international sales of more than 12 million copies.

assistant: Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician who became an icon of reggae music and a symbol of Jamaican culture. He was born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Marley was the son of a white father, Norval Sinclair Marley, and a black mother, Cedella Booker.

Growing up in poverty, Marley was forced to leave school at a young age and began working odd jobs to help support his family. In his free time, he began to focus on music, inspired by the sounds of the local ska and rock steady music scenes.

In the early 1960s, Marley joined a vocal trio called The Wailers, which consisted of himself, Bunny Livingston (later Bunny Wailer), and Peter Tosh. The group started to gain popularity in Jamaica with their mix of ska, rock steady, and soul music.

In 1972, The Wailers signed with Island Records and released their breakthrough album, "Catch a Fire." The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to bring reggae music to a wider audience outside of Jamaica.

Over the next decade, Marley continued to record music and tour extensively, becoming one of the most influential musicians of his generation. His music often focused on social and political issues, and he was known for his activism and commitment to promoting peace and unity.

In 1976, Marley was the target of an assassination attempt, which he narrowly survived. He went into hiding in London, where he recorded his album "Exodus," which became one of the most successful and beloved albums of his career.

Marley continued to tour and record music throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, despite ongoing health issues. He was diagnosed with cancer in 1977, but he continued to perform until his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue.

Bob Marley passed away on May 11, 1981, at the age of 36. Despite his relatively short career, Marley's music and message continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians and fans around the world.

Some of his most famous songs include "No Woman, No Cry," "Get Up, Stand Up," "One Love," "Redemption Song," and "Stir It Up." He has sold over 75 million records worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. In 1994, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2001, he was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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prompter: Now that I've counted the biography you have written, the words you have written is only 414 words does not match my original prompt, can you extend it to at least 500 words?