Bob Marley Museum

Bob Marley Museum
Location within Jamaica
Location 56 Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica
Coordinates 18°01′11″N 76°46′47″W / 18.019615°N 76.779832°W / 18.019615; -76.779832
Type Historic house museum
Director S

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.[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] The Chicago-based band 56 Hope Road takes its name in homage to the address.

References

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

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