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Ziggy Marley

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Born October 17, 1968 · Kingston, Jamaica

Also known as David Marley

Biography

David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born 17 October 1968) is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He led the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers until 2002, with whom he released eight studio albums. After the disbandment, Ziggy launched a successful solo career by having released eight solo studio albums on his own record company, Tuff Gong Worldwide. Ziggy continues his father’s heritage to record and self-release all of his music. Marley is an eight-time Grammy Award winner and a Daytime Emmy Award recipient.

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 2016
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 2014
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 2013
  • Grammy AwardBest Musical Album for Children · 2009
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 2006
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  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 1997
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 1989
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 1988
  • Daytime Emmy Award
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 2018 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 2011 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 1995 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 1993 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 1991 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardBest Reggae Album · 1985 · nominated
  • Grammy AwardBest Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording · 1982 · nominated

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