Robert Nesta Marley, known as Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and reggae musician. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae and ska, along with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, Marley remains the world's most known and iconic reggae musician. His musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.