From the Brink: Public Figures Who Survived Attempts on Their Lives

20. Bob Marley

In 1976, reggae icon Bob Marley survived a violent assassination attempt at his home in Jamaica, sustaining gunshot wounds along with his wife and manager. Undeterred, Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica Concert just two days later, using his music to call for peace. The attack highlighted the dangerous intersection of music and politics in Jamaica, cementing Marley’s legacy as a symbol of courage and unity amid turmoil.