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What is the origin of the name "Tuff Gong"?

  • Bob Marley's childhood nickname

  • Leonard "The Gong" Howell

  • A Jamaican street slang

  • A type of reggae music

Answer

The name "Tuff Gong" comes from Bob Marley's nickname, which was inspired by Leonard "The Gong" Howell, the founder of the Rastafari movement. Marley admired Howell's strength and resilience, and the nickname reflected these qualities.
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