Bob Marley Museum Explained

The Bob Marley Museum is a tourist attraction in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence.^[1] 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.^[2] It was converted into a museum in 1986 by his wife, Rita Marley after his death.^[3]

The song "56 Hope Road" from the album In the Pursuit of Leisure by Sugar Ray featuring Shaggy is named in reference to the home.

See also

• List of music museums

External links

• Aerial view.
• The museum at the Bob Marley Foundation's website.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bob Marley Museum Ltd. 2022-02-02. www.visitjamaica.com. en.
2. Web site: His Story - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley. bobmarley.com. 2022-11-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090225223231/http://web.bobmarley.com/story/?storypage=6. 2009-02-25.
3. Web site: The Bob Marley Museum: A Tribute To A Legend – Museum Of African American History And Culture . 2023-04-26 . www.arnabontempsmuseum.com.