5 Things to Know About Bob Marley’s Final Studio Album

Uprising was Bob Marley’s last studio album released during his lifetime. It came out on June 10, 1980, on Island Records.

The album includes the hit single “Could You Be Loved.” It became one of Marley’s most recognizable songs.

Uprising features the track “Redemption Song,” a stripped-down acoustic piece. It is widely considered one of Marley’s most powerful and personal works.

The album reached number 45 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It performed well commercially despite being his final release.

Marley died of cancer less than a year after Uprising’s release. The album stands as his final musical statement.