Marley's musical career began in the late 1960s when he formed the group The Wailers with two other musicians, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer.
The Wailers' first hit song was "Simmer Down," which was released in 1963 and became a number-one hit in Jamaica.
Marley converted to the Rastafari religion in the early 1960s and became a devout believer. His faith had a profound influence on his music and his message.
In 1972, The Wailers signed a record deal with Island Records and began to gain international recognition.
The Wailers' breakthrough album was "Catch a Fire," which was released in 1973 and featured the hit songs "Stir It Up" and "Concrete Jungle."
