Bob Marley Estate Hosts ‘Uprising’ Livestream In Celebration Of Reggae Legend’s 80th Birthday

Bob Marley Estate Hosts ‘Uprising’ Livestream In Celebration Of Reggae Legend’s 80th Birthday

To honor Bob Marley's 80th birthday, his estate has organized a series of events to celebrate the legacy of the reggae legend. The festivities start up on Thursday (February 6) – Marley’s birthday – with the 'Uprising' Tribute Concert livestream from the family’s iconic Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, featuring performances from a series…

To honor Bob Marley‘s 80th birthday, his estate has organized a series of events to celebrate the legacy of the reggae legend. The festivities start up on Thursday (February 6) – Marley’s birthday – with the ‘Uprising’ Tribute Concert livestream from the family’s iconic Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, featuring performances from a series of Jamaican artists. The celebration will also feature a global singalong of Marley classics, performed by the 8,000-person Young Voices Choir in Manchester, England. “Each year, we honor his legacy in a way that unites our extended family, friends, and fans from all corners of the globe,” says Bob’s daughter, Cedella Marley. “This 80th milestone is a reminder of his timeless call for love, resilience, and freedom.” More events honoring Marley are planned throughout the year, including the debut of a new docuseries titled Bob Marley & I about the Wailers’ historic 1975 concerts in London. (Rolling Stone)

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