Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff Music

This song I Shot The Sheriff is a song recorded by Bob Marley and The Wailers and it was released in the year 1975.

Jamaican reggae music icon, Bob Marley unlocks this great tune titled "I Shot The Sheriff" as a track which talk about self defense from the unjust intimidation by the cops. On this track, Bob Marley made reference to "Sheriff John Brown who always hated him For what he don't know. He also went on to say, Every time he plant a seed , the Sheriff said, 'Kill it before it grow'.

Bob Marley and The Wailers’ song "I Shot A Sheriff" talks about self-defense and being falsely accused of killing a deputy became an anthem against corruption and injustice. It was a hit record that increased their fan base and visibility and this track was also a sold out back then.