Bob Marley Museum

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Bob Marley Museum
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Location within Jamaica
Established1987
Location56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Coordinates 18°01′11″N76°46′47″W / 18.019615°N 76.779832°W / 18.019615; -76.779832
Type Historic house museum
Website The Bob Marley Museum

The Bob Marley Museum is a tourist attraction in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence. [1] It was home to the Tuff Gong reggae record label which was founded by The Wailers in 1970. In 1976, it was the site of a failed assassination attempt on Bob Marley. [2] It was converted into a museum in 1986 by his wife, Rita Marley after his death. [3]

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Statue of Bob Marley outside the museum

The song "56 Hope Road" from the album In the Pursuit of Leisure by Sugar Ray featuring Shaggy is named in reference to the home.

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References

  1. ↑ "Bob Marley Museum Ltd". www.visitjamaica.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "His Story - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley". bobmarley.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "The Bob Marley Museum: A Tribute To A Legend – Museum Of African American History And Culture". www.arnabontempsmuseum.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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