Reggae artist Bob Marley performed his final concert in 1980

September 23

On September 23, 1980, Bob Marley performed his last concert at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh.

At the time, Marley was suffering from cancer, which had spread to several parts of his body. Less than a year later, he passed away from cancer at the age of 36. 

Today, his legacy remains as one of the best reggae artists in music history.

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Sources

Bob Marley performs final concert on this date in 1980. JamBase. (2021, September 23). https://www.jambase.com/article/bob-marley-performs-final-concert-date-1980