Bob Marley

Bob Marley and the Wailers' seminal album, 'Catch a Fire,' which made them international superstars, debuted in the marketplace on April 13, 1973. Forty years later, it's still remembered as one of the greatest reggae albums ever made.

Bob Marley's untimely death in 1981, brought sorrow among reggae fans who felt his departure from the world was too soon. He along with the Wailers were reggae's biggest stars and internationally renowned. In 1979, after his death, Islands Records released Marley's 12th studio album 'Legend...

Even though this year's Grammys paid homage to Bob Marley with a star-studded tribute that included his sons, Ziggy and Damian, the reggae icon never walked away with a gramophone. This wasn't due to his lack of talent though -- this was a man who released 12 albums ('Exodus' and 'Catch a Fire' among them) before his death in 1981...

When the Grammys pay tribute to the late Bob Marley, they not only want to do it big but also want to make sure it comes out right.

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! The reggae icon is still considered a national hero in Jamaica and was instrumental in bringing mainstream attention to reggae music. Thanks to the Marley children -- most notably Ziggy, Stephen, Ky-mani, Julien and Damian -- they continue to carry the musical torch and inspire a new generation of fans.