Chapter 05 of 5
Redemption Song
A cancer diagnosis, a last tour and a legend that keeps growing.
- The Diagnosis
Not just an injury
In 1977 doctors found that the wound under his toenail was a form of skin cancer called melanoma.
- The Advice
Amputation
Doctors reportedly advised amputating the toe. Bob refused.
- The Reasons
Faith and fear
He was partly guided by his Rastafarian beliefs about the body, and he feared it would affect his ability to perform and dance.
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Could you answer this?
Which famous Bob Marley lyric was adapted from a Marcus Garvey speech?
🦁 Bob Marley and the Rise of Reggae
- 01Nine Mile to TrenchtownA village boy, a Kingston ghetto and the birth of the Wailers.
- 02Rocksteady, Reggae and RastaSka slows down, a new faith takes hold, and reggae gets its name.
- 03Catch a FireA record deal, a rock makeover and the songs that made reggae global.
- 04Shots in Hope RoadAn assassination attempt, a concert played with wounds and a famous handshake.
- 05Redemption SongA cancer diagnosis, a last tour and a legend that keeps growing.