Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945, and passed on May 11, 1981.<br />Here are five facts about the musician.<br />1. His hit album, 'Legend,' is the best-selling reggae album of all time.<br />2. The Rastafari icon was known for being a peace and marijuana activist.<br />3. He was awarded the United Nations’ Peace Medal in 1978.<br />4. Marley received the Order of Merit from Jamaica and also inspired Zimbabwe freedom fighters.<br />5. He wrote songs about oppression, political violence and the struggles he saw.
