The Legend, Bob Marley By marinebioliz Feb 6, 1945 Born Period: Feb 6, 1945 to May 11, 1981 The Life of Bob Marley Bob Marley Timeline Jan 1, 1961 Cuts first single Feb 10, 1966 Marries Rita Anderon Jan 1, 1972 Island Records releases "Catch a Fire". Jan 1, 1974 Eric Clapton records version of "I Shot the Sheriff" Jan 1, 1976 Survives an attempt on his life. Jan 1, 1977 "Exodus" released Jan 1, 1980 Diagnosed with skin cancer May 11, 1981 Dies in Miami, FL