Bob Marley - Marley Honoured

BOB MARLEY's former north London home is to be honoured with a heritage plaque to celebrate the reggae legend's residence in the UK. The plaque, the first to be endorsed by London mayor KEN LIVINGSTON, has been unveiled for Black History Month in Britain's capital, which promotes the contribution of African-Caribbean communities in London. The Jamaican-born singer lived at 34 Ridgemount Gardens, Camden, when he first went to the UK in 1972. The iconic singer died from cancer aged 36, in 1981. Marley's widow says, "My husband's music is loved all around the world, although he had a special affinity with London. "The family is pleased that he is being honoured with a commemorative plaque in London and we truly look forward to seeing it the next time we are in London. Bless you all. One love." The plaque, describes Marley as a 'singer, lyricist and Rastafarian icon'.