Bob Marley, precisely 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm) tall, commanded a larger-than-life presence in reggae music despite his compact stature, which fueled his dynamic stage energy and relatable everyman image.
The Jamaican singer-songwriter and guitarist revolutionized global music with hits like No Woman, No Cry, One Love, Is This Love, I Shot the Sheriff, and Three Little Birds, selling over 75 million records worldwide.
- Pioneered reggae's international breakthrough
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994
- His 169.5 cm frame powered iconic, high-energy performances that inspired peace and unity movements