Bob Marley sang.
Robert Nesta Marley , OM ( 6 February 1945 -- 11 May 1981 ) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter , musician and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim , blending mostly reggae , ska and rocksteady in his compositions . Exodus is the ninth studio album by Jamaican reggae recording band Bob Marley and the Wailers , first released 3 June 1977 through Island Records . `` Jamming '' is a song by the reggae band Bob Marley & the Wailers from their 1977 album Exodus .