Bob Marley Museum

Bob Marley Museum
Location within Jamaica
Established 1987
Location 56 Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica
Coordinates 18°01′11″N 76°46′47″W / 18.019615°N 76.779832°W / 18.019615; -76.779832Coordinates: 18°01′11″N 76°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 museum in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston 6, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence. 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.[1] The Chicago-based band 56 Hope Road takes its name in homage to the address.

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References

  1. ↑ "His Story - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley". bobmarley.com. Retrieved 2009-04-08.


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