The Ultimate Guide to Bob Marley
To commemorate the inaugural series of Rolling
Stone Bob Marley™ Keepsake Premiere Edition
trading cards, here’s a look back at the magazine’s
coverage of the reggae legend over the decades—
from his first RS cover to details of his final tour.
Photograph by MIKE PRIOR/REDFERNS/GETTY IMAGES
Photograph by ANDREW PUTLER/REDFERNS/GETTY IMAGES
Photograph by JÜRGEN & THOMAS/ULLSTEIN BILD VIA GETTY
Lively Up Yourself
The 100 Best Bob Marley Songs
Massive hits, deep cuts, live highlights, and obscure gems from the global reggae icon
By ROLLING STONE
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Photo illustration by Matthew Cooley. Photographs in illustration by Ian Dickson/Redferns/Getty Images,2; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Leni Sinclair/Getty Images
Family Matters
The Living Legacy of Bob Marley
Five of his children share their memories about growing up with a global icon
February 3, 2020
Everett Collection
To commemorate the inaugural series of Rolling Stone Bob Marley™ Keepsake Premiere Edition trading cards, here’s a look back at the magazine’s coverage of the reggae legend over the decades—from his first RS cover to details of his final tour.
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By OSCAR HARTZOG
OCTOBER 29, 2025
Photograph by MIKE PRIOR/REDFERNS/GETTY IMAGES
REDEMPTION SONGS
‘Everything Was Working Fine, Up to a Point’: Inside Bob Marley’s Last Tour
By DAVID BROWNE
OCTOBER 29, 2025
Photograph by ANDREW PUTLER/REDFERNS/GETTY IMAGES
COVER STORY
BOB MARLEY WITH A BULLET
By ED McCORMACK
August 12, 1976
Photograph by JÜRGEN & THOMAS/ULLSTEIN BILD VIA GETTY
COVER STORY
The life and times of bob Marley
By MIKAL GILMORE
MARCH 10, 2005
Photo illustration by Matthew Cooley
Lively Up Yourself
The 100 Best Bob Marley Songs
Massive hits, deep cuts, live highlights, and obscure gems from the global reggae icon
By ROLLING STONE
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Everett Collection
Family Matters
The Living Legacy of Bob Marley
Five of his children share their memories about growing up with a global icon
February 3, 2020