Bob Marley’s 75th birthday to be celebrated with year-long celebration

The Marley family, Island Records, UME, and Primary Wave Music Publishing have announced that they will honor the legacy of Bob Marley commemorating his 75th birthday milestone with a year-long celebration.

Primary Wave Music Publishing, Island Records, and the Marley Family will host a full slate of events at THE ONE LOVE HOTEL presented by MASTERCARD running from Tuesday, January 21st, through Sunday, January 26^th to kickstart the celebrations.

The ONE LOVE celebrations will encompass all things music, fashion, art, photography, technology, sport and film, providing fans unprecedented access to archives from the legendary artist’s estate in new, thoughtful, and innovative ways.

Bob Marley’s music continues to inspire generation upon generation, as his legacy lives on through his message of love and unity, a sentiment needed more than ever in 2020.

 “Island Records and Primary Wave Music Publishing’s GRAMMY Week residency at THE ONE LOVE HOTEL will honor the life and music of Bob Marley, whose spirit carries on every day as one of the foundations of the company,” said Darcus Beese, president, Island Records.  “At the same time, we are privileged to showcase some of Island’s incredible talent including Skip Marley, Bishop Briggs, NOTD, Shallou, Jac Ross, and Jessie Reyez, whose music looks ahead to the next 60 years of Island history.”