How influential was Bob Marley in spreading the Rastafari thought?

Bob Marley was a devoted Rastafari who immersed his music in the sense of spirituality. He popularized reggae music around the world, and he served as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. He formed distinctive songwriting and vocal style that resonated with audiences worldwide. He became a Rastafari in 1966.

His immense popularity brought Rastafarian beliefs to international attention. The sacrament of the Rasta is ganja or marijuana. Followers smoke "wisdom weed." Marley was a symbol for the mainstream as a Rastafarian musician.