Ziggy Marley
At 57 years old, Ziggy Marley remains one of the most prominent Jamaica Musicians working today.
Jamaican reggae musician (born 1968)
"Ziggy Marley's career highlight includes his early success leading Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, earning multiple Grammy Awards and global recognition for their conscious reggae sound." — About Ziggy Marley
| Metric | Ziggy Marley | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 57 | 57 | same |
| Career length | 39 yrs | ~35 yrs | +4 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Ziggy Marley
Did you know that Ziggy Marley has won eight Grammy Awards, including three with The Melody Makers and five as a solo artist?
- He formed Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers with his siblings Sharon, Cedella, and Stephen at a young age.
- His first Grammy was for "Conscious Party" (1989) with The Melody Makers, winning Best Reggae Album.
- He voiced Ernie, one of the rasta jellyfish characters, in the 2004 DreamWorks animated film "Shark Tale."
- He wrote and performed the iconic theme song for the popular PBS Kids animated series "Arthur."
- He is a published author, with children's books like "I Love You Too" and "Little Nut Tree" to his name.
Ziggy Marley's career highlight includes his early success leading Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, earning multiple Grammy Awards and global recognition for their conscious reggae sound. He successfully transitioned to a critically acclaimed solo career, continuing to release Grammy-winning albums and maintain his father's musical legacy.
Ziggy Marley's enduring legacy is his remarkable ability to honor his father Bob Marley's musical and spiritual heritage while carving out his own distinct and influential path in reggae and beyond. He continues to be a global ambassador for reggae music, social consciousness, and positive change.