Artist description Rich in the tradition of the Roots Reggae pioneered by his father, Bob Marley, Ziggy illuminates and expands this heritage. The result is a music that is uniquely Ziggy, driven by his own unique talents and energy.

Music Style Contemporary Reggae

Musical Influences Bob Marley, Rita Marley, David Bowie, Bunny Wailer, Stevie Wonder

Similar Artists Bob Marley, UB40, Tracy Chapman, Inner Circle, Big Mountain, Steel Pulse, Peter Tosh, Yellowman, Eek-A-Mouse, Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Mutabaruka, Pato Banton, Daddy Roots

Artist History The son of Reggae icon, Bob Marley, Ziggy has lived his life in the spirit of Reggae and love of Rasta. In 1979, his father brought he and his siblings into the studio to make the record, "Children Playing in the Streets." Since the early eighties, David "Ziggy" Marley fronted his family band, "The Melody Makers." Though the frontman, Ziggy maintains The Melody Makers are very much a dynamic team, each member lending their own distinctness to the collaborative musical process. Such richness reveals itself in the energy and pure good vibes that pour from every song. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers grew critical acclaim and popularity with each release. Their breakthrough album, "Conscious Party", produced by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads, served to cement their contribution to the history of Reggae. They've since sold millions of records, performed around the world and earned three Grammy awards. Evolving the Rastafarian tradition of love and hope, Ziggy and the Melody Makers founded, URGE (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment), which puts the method to his message. URGE assists underprivileged people around the world. In 2003, Ziggy will release his eagerly anticipated solo release, Dragonfly.

Group Members Latest solo album, Dragonfly: Bassist Flea, guitarist John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, drummer Steve Jordan, bassist Delroy "Chris" Cooper and Franklin "Bubbler" Waul on keyboards. The Melody Makers: Cedella, Sharon and Stephen Marley Ghetto Youths Crew: Julian and Damian Marley

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Percussion and Drums

Albums http://www.ZiggyMarley.com/ziggy/listen.html

Press Reviews "Ziggy refuses to be defined by his las name alone, but he soon eases into the uplifting rhythms that are his birthright." - Entertainment Weekly "...classic roots reggae - peppered with a ragamuffin and hip-hop flavor..." - Rolling Stone "...a pop-reggae winner that can stand with anything that big Bob [Marley] ever did." - Entertainment Weekly , Spring 1996 "Ziggy owes a vocal debt to his father, but he's decided to move forward with the ghost of a pop sensibility and the prevalent hip-hop synthesis..." - Napra Trade Journal

Additional Info http://www.ZiggyMarley.com/ziggy/ziggy.html

Location Miami, Florida - USA

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