David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley is a Jamaican musician and philanthropist. He is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He led the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, with whom he released eight studio albums. He has also released seven solo albums.
Born: | David Nesta Marley, October 17, 1968, Kingston, Jamaica |
Residence: | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, musician, music producer, voice actor, philanthropist |
Years active: | 1979–present |
Spouse(s): | Orly Agai |
Children: | 7, including Bambaata Marley |
Parent(s): | Bob Marley, Rita Marley |
Relatives: | Sharon Marley (sister), Cedella Marley (sister), Stephen Marley (brother), Rohan Marley (half-brother), Julian Marley (half-brother), Ky-Mani Marley (half-brother), Damian Marley (half-brother), Robert Marley (half-brother), Nico Marley (half-nephew), Cedella Booker (grandmother), Skip Marley (nephew), Jo Mersa Marley (nephew) |
Website: | Ziggy Marley's Official site |
Twitter: | Ziggy Marley's Twitter profile |
Facebook: | Ziggy Marley's Facebook profile |
Youtube: | Ziggy Marley's Youtube channel |
IMDb: | Ziggy Marley's IMDb |
About Ziggy Marley
Vocal lead in the band Ziggy Marley and Melody Makers who has worked on many philanthropic projects, including Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment, which helps Jamaican and Ethiopian children.
Before Fame
He began his music career with siblings Sharon, Cedella, and Stephen in the Melody Makers.
Achievement
Ziggy is a nickname that he got when he was hit by a soccer ball, zigging when he should have zagged.
Family Life
He and his wife Orly Marley have three children together, and he has three more children from previous relationships.
Associations
He is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley.
Information related to Ziggy Marley
- Marley family
- Bob Marley
- Jamaican guitarists
- Hollywood United players
- Jamaican songwriters
- Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers members
- Jamaican Rastafarians
- Jamaican male singers
- Jamaican reggae singers
- Elektra Records artists
- Musicians from Kingston, Jamaica
- Virgin Records artists
- Daytime Emmy Award winners