Ziggy Marley

BIOGRAPHy

The eldest son of Bob Marley, Ziggy began his musical career playing with his father and his siblings on Children Playing in the Streets in 1979. The siblings became known as Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and released their debut album, Play the Game Right, in 1985, then Hey World in 1986, and The Time Has Come: The Best of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1988. In 1988, the band also recorded Conscious Party, which won them their first Grammy and included the hit songs “Tomorrow People” and “Tumblin’ Down.” The Melody Makers followed up with two other successful albums One Bright Day in 1995, Fallen is Babylon in 1997 and The Spirit of Music in 1999. In 2003, Ziggy released his first solo album, Dragonfly, to much critical acclaim. Later, in 2004, Ziggy covered the Cars’ song “Drive” for the Adam Sandler film 50 First Dates. 2006 also saw Ziggy coming into his own as a solo artist, by winning his fourth career Grammy, but his first as a solo artist, with his album, Love Is My Religion. In 2009, Ziggy’s third solo album, Family Time, won him his fifth career Grammy. In 2011, Ziggy released Wild and Free. More recently, he released a self-titled album in 2016. Ziggy continues to tour the world and remains a popular draw.

Career Path

1979Debuted alongside his father Bob Marley and siblings on 'Children Playing in the Streets', launching a family musical legacy.
1985Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers released their debut album 'Play the Game Right', followed a year later by 'Hey World'.
1988'Conscious Party' earned the Melody Makers their first Grammy Award, powered by breakout singles 'Tomorrow People' and 'Tumblin' Down'.
1999Produced the Bob Marley biographical film 'Bob Marley: One Love' and served as executive producer on its companion soundtrack album.
2003Stepped out as a solo artist with the critically acclaimed debut 'Dragonfly', separating his individual voice from the Melody Makers catalog.
2006'Love Is My Religion' secured Ziggy his fourth career Grammy and first as a solo artist, cementing his independence from the family band era.
2009Third solo album 'Family Time' won his fifth career Grammy, in the Best Musical Album for Children category, with guest contributions from Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and Jack Johnson.
2020Released 'More Family Time', a follow-up children's album extending the Grammy-winning 'Family Time' franchise for a new generation.
2024Headlined the Circle of Peace Tour across North America with funk collective Lettuce as special guest, playing 17 dates from California to New Mexico.
2025The 'Bob Marley: One Love, Music Inspired By The Film' compilation, which Ziggy produced, won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
2025Co-headlined the historic 'Do The Reggae Tour' across North America alongside Burning Spear, the elder reggae icon's first major North American run in years.

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