Attempted assassination of Bob Marley
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On December 3, 1976, seven armed men raided the residence of reggae musician Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica, two days before Marley was to stage a concert in an attempt to quell recent violence [clarification needed]. Politicians from across the political spectrum hoped to capitalize on Marley's support. While Marley remained neutral, many viewed him as tacitly supporting the prime minister Michael Manley and his democratic socialist People's National Party (PNP).[1] Marley and four others were shot, but all survived.
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Location | Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica |
Coordinates | 18°01′11″N 76°46′47″W |
Date | December 3, 1976; 47 years ago (1976-12-03) 8:55 (Eastern Time) |
Target | Bob Marley |
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Perpetrator | Seven armed gunmen (mainly Lester Lloyd Coke) |
Motive | To halt the "politically progressive" music of Marley |
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