Bob Marley, musician with a connection to Wales (Prestatyn)

Bob Marley

Major musical influence of the late 1970's and 1980's. Hits include 'No woman no cry', 'I shot the sheriff' and 'Redemption song'.

Connection: Father, army Captain Norval Marley was from Prestatyn, attached to the British West Indian regiment in Jamaica.

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comment by:Ivanmichaelovi
The debate continues. Some claim Norval Marley was Scottish, others say he was a Liverpudlian, of course he could have been both. The amount of contact father and son had is also under question.