human: 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”.

human: 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.