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Marley (other)
Bob Marley (1945–1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. Marley may also refer to: People * Marley (surname) * Baron Marley, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom **Dudley Aman, 1st Baron Marley * Alejandro Wiebe, nicknamed "Marley", Argentine TV host People with the given name Marley * Marley Aké (born 2001), French footballer * Marley Carib (1947–2018), Japanese writer * Marley Dias (born 2005), African-American activist and feminist * Marley Marl (born 1962), American DJ * Marley Shelton (born 1974), American actress * Marley Shriver (1937–2016), American swimmer * Marley Watkins (born 1990), Welsh footballer * Marley Williams (born 1993), Australian rules footballer * Marley Zarcone (born 1983), Canadian comic book artist Fictional characters *Marley Kelly, a fictional character played by Luke Bailey in the BBC drama series ''Waterloo Road'' *Marley Love, a fictional character from the NBC soap ''Another World'' then CBS soap ''As the World Tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981; baptised in 1980 as Berhane Selassie) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture to this day. Over the course of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. In 1976, Marley survived an assassination attempt in his home, which was thought to be politically motivated. He also supported legalization of marijuana, and advocated for Pan-Africanism. Born in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley Kelly
This article lists the characters and the actors who portray them from the award-winning BBC television series '' Waterloo Road''. The series utilises an ensemble cast, led by the staff members of the eponymous school. It also has a high turnover rate of characters, with staff and pupils joining and leaving the school over time. Over the ten series of its initial run, ''Waterloo Road'' features a total of forty-eight main characters, including six Headteachers. Main characters Senior Management Team Staff Introduced in series 1 *Jack Rimmer (Jason Merrells, series 1−3) is the Headmaster of Waterloo Road from the start of the series, who assumes the position in an acting capacity after his predecessor's public breakdown. His efforts to turn the school around face various challenges, and his confrontational style causes consternation. He has romantic liaisons with Steph Haydock and LEA inspector Heather Davenport, and a more serious relationship with Davina Shackleton. In ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley Floor
A performance surface is a flooring suitable for dance or sport. Performance surfaces are normally laid on top of, or are part of, a sprung floor to produce a complete dance floor or sports floor. Dance performance surfaces made of sheet vinyl are also called dance floors and marley floors. They are called marley-type floors from a very popular reversible vinyl flooring manufactured for years until about 1978 by Marley Floors Ltd. Theatres often have a number of roll-out floors with different characteristics to satisfy the requirements of different forms of dance. This article deals mainly with the customization of a floor for different activities by the use of different surfaces. The sprung floor article deals with the basic requirements and construction of floors to make them suitable for dance and indoor sports. Requirements The sprung floor article outlines some of the different standards with regards to the performance surface of a sports floor. Below are some of the ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley & Me
''Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog'' is an autobiographical book by journalist John Grogan, published in 2005, about the 13 years he and his family spent with their yellow Labrador Retriever, Marley. The dog is poorly behaved and destructive, and the book covers the issues this causes in the family as they learn to accept him in addition to their grief following Marley's death. It was subsequently adapted by the author into three separate books, as well as into a comedy-drama film released in 2008. Story Told in first-person narrative, the book portrays Grogan and his family's life during the 13 years that they lived with their dog Marley, and the relationships and lessons from this period. Marley, a yellow Labrador Retriever, is described as a high-strung, boisterous, and somewhat uncontrolled dog. He is strong, powerful, endlessly hungry, eager to be active, and often destructive of their property (but completely without malice). Marley routinely fail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley (soundtrack)
''Marley'' is a posthumous two-disc soundtrack album by Bob Marley & The Wailers. It was released by Island Records and Tuff Gong Records. The soundtrack features music from the whole career of Bob Marley, his first recorded song, " Judge Not", to the last album he released in his lifetime, "Uprising". ''Marley'' was released to coincide with the release of '' Marley'', a biographical film documenting the life of Bob Marley Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981; baptised in 1980 as Berhane Selassie) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements o .... The album features 24 of the 66 tracks used in the film. Track listing ;Disc one ;Disc two 2012 soundtrack albums 2012 compilation albums Bob Marley and the Wailers compilation albums Compilation albums published posthumously {{Soundtrack-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley (film)
''Marley'' is a 2012 documentary-biographical film directed by Kevin Macdonald documenting the life of Bob Marley. The film initially began development in 2008, with a planned release date for Marley's 65th birthday on February 6, 2010. Martin Scorsese and Jonathan Demme were attached at different points but both would depart from the documentary, with Demme citing creative differences. The documentary was then put on hold until Macdonald signed on as director. It was released on 20 April 2012, and received critical acclaim. The film was also released on demand on the same day, a "day and date" release. The film features archival footage and interviews. Summary The content spans the life and musical career of Bob Marley, mainly as seen through the eyes of those who knew him and contributed to the documentary, including Bunny Wailer, Rita Marley, Lee "Scratch" Perry and many others. Although Marley was enthusiastic about music from a very young age, he had disappointing record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley, Illinois
Marley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is in the northern part of the county, between Homer Glen to the north and Mokena to the south. Marley is bordered to the south by Interstate 80, but with no direct access. U.S. Route 6 (Southwest Highway) passes just north of Marley, leading west-southwest to Joliet and northeast to Orland Park. Marley was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. Demographics Marley first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census The United States census of 2020 was the twenty-fourth decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this was the first U.S. census to of .... 2020 census References Census-designated places in Will County, Illinois Census-designated places in Illinois {{WillCountyIL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley, Maidstone
Marley is a hamlet in the civil parish of Harrietsham that, in turn, forms part of the district of Maidstone in the English county of Kent Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces .... External links * Villages in Kent {{Kent-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley, Dover
Marley is a hamlet near the town of Deal in Kent, England. It is located about three miles (4.8 km) west of the town, on a minor road off the A258 road to Sandwich. The population of the hamlet is included in the civil parish In England, a civil parish is a type of administrative parish used for local government. It is a territorial designation which is the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties, or their combined form, the unitary authority ... of Northbourne. References Hamlets in Kent {{Kent-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley, Canterbury
Marley is a scattered hamlet in the civil parish of Kingston, in the county of Kent, England. The hamlet is on a minor road about southwest from the parish village of Kingston, and 1 mile west from the village of Barham in the adjacent parish. Before and after the Norman Conquest The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Norman, Breton, Flemish, and French troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conque ..., it was also home to the family seat of the Wootton family. Hamlets in Kent City of Canterbury {{Kent-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Marley
Jacob Marley is a fictional character in Charles Dickens's 1843 novella ''A Christmas Carol'', a former business partner of the miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who has been dead for seven years.Hawes, Donal''Who's Who in Dickens'' Routledge (1998), Google Books, p. 146 On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited at home by Marley's ghost, who wanders the Earth entwined by heavy chains and money boxes forged during a lifetime of greed and selfishness. Marley tells Scrooge that he has a single chance to avoid the same fate: he will be visited by three spirits and must listen or be cursed to carry much heavier chains of his own. However, the spirits will offer a chance of Redemption (theology), redemption.Jacob Marley ''Encyclopedia Britannia'' online Importance to the story [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley Love
Marley Love is a fictional character from the NBC daytime soap opera '' Another World''. After ''AW'' was cancelled, the character crossed over to the CBS daytime soap opera ''As the World Turns'' for guest appearances between 2000 and 2003. Storylines Marley was born into the wealthy Love family and led a privileged life. Despite her upbringing, Marley was kind, modest, and shy. Neither did Marley know she had an identical twin sister Vicky Hudson and their biological parents were teenage sweethearts Michael Hudson and Donna Love. Vicky was placed for adoption while Marley grew up believing Donna's parents, Reginald and Elizabeth, were her parents and Donna was her sister. When she was very young, Elizabeth died and Reginald faked his death, leaving her to be raised by her "older siblings." Peter Love was the first Love family member to arrive in Bay City. He was later joined by sisters Donna and Nicole. Marley joined them later on, returning from boarding school in Switzerland. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
