Bob Marley Trivia

Every Bob Marley trivia quiz on PopQ: 10 quizzes in Music. Sample questions and answers below, with a new selection each week.

Sample Bob Marley questions and answers

  1. In 1980, after collapsing while jogging, where was Marley diagnosed with cancer?

    Answer: New York City

    From Final Years & Posthumous Legacy Era (1980-1984)

  2. Which country was NOT listed as giving the 1977 album a gold certification?

    Answer: Australia

    From Exodus (1977)

  3. Who played guitar lead roles alongside Bob Marley in the Wailers then?

    Answer: Junior Marvin

    From International Superstardom Era (1975-1977)

  4. Which instrument accompanies Marley's voice on this track?

    Answer: Acoustic guitar

    From Redemption Song

  5. What was the album's peak position on the Billboard 200?

    Answer: 171

    From Catch a Fire (1973)

  6. After the UK tour, who advanced the Wailers money to make the 1973 album?

    Answer: Chris Blackwell

    From Catch a Fire (1973)

  7. On which 1983 album did "Buffalo Soldier" first appear?

    Answer: Confrontation

    From Buffalo Soldier

  8. Compared with Bob Marley's catalog, how is this song commonly regarded?

    Answer: One of his most popular songs

    From Three Little Birds

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