Marley

American

[mahr-lee] / ˈmɑr li /

noun

Robert Nesta Bob, 1945–81, Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter: popularizer of Rastafarianism.

Marley British

/ ˈmɑːlɪ /

noun

Bob, full name Robert Nesta Marley. 1945–81, Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter. With his group, the Wailers, his albums included Burnin' (1973), Natty Dread (1975), Rastaman Vibration (1976), and Exodus (1977)

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It’s Friday afternoon in North Hollywood and Ziggy Marley is perched on a stool inside his newly built Rebel Lion Studio, tucked in one of the neighborhood’s creative enclaves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

As we wrap up our conversation, Marley has only a few minutes before Rebel Lion Studio shifts back into work mode.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

"When I called my nan, I told her I was okay, but granscha looked like he was drowning and we needed help," Marley said.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Andy, helm of the inshore lifeboat, said Marley and Dai had done "exactly the right things" by wearing life jackets, staying with the kayak and calling for help.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

“Maybe I read too much Dickens over the holidays. Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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