Cedella had decided to move to Delaware in the United States. He went to stay with his mom for a few months, while there he worked at a Chrysler car plant under the name Donald Marley. While he was in the states, HIs Majesty visited Jamaica, that had a big impact on Rita and Bob. They adopted the Rastafarian lifestyle and started wearing his hair in dreadlocks.
In 1973 Bob Marley was found to be the most ideal reggae singer around. Marley and the Wailers released there “Catch a Fire” album that year too and tours to the UK and United States were quickly arranged. This is the tour that changed the life of the group forever. They all got a new fame from the performances. But as the year went on and they recorded more albums and singles more people started leaving the group. But they were replaced. They released their first album actually credited to them in 1975. That’s the album the song “Lively Up Yourself” was on which was popular for him opening many concerts