Alpharita Constantia Anderson, better known as Rita Marley was born July 25, 1946 in Santiago de Cuba to Leroy Anderson and Cynthia "Beda" Jarrett. Rita is the widow of legendary Reggae musician Bob Marley, and a member of the trio the I Threes, Bob Marley's back up singers. Biography Rita's father was a carpenter. At age 5, Rita's mother abandoned the family, taking Rita's brother Donovan with her since he had a light complexion . Rita was raised by her Auntie Viola Anderson Britton.Rita Marley, Hettie Jones (2004). No Woman, No Cry: My Life with Bob Marley. Hyperion, ISBN 0-7868-6867-8 Rita's siblings include the aforementioned Donovan, Leroy Anderson (called Lepke), Wesley, Ranking Miss P, Diane and Jeanette/Janet. Lepke is the founder of Europe's first black music radio station Dread Broadcast Corporation (DBC) (Rebel Radio). Miss P was born in London whilst sisters Diane and Ja

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