Bob Marley‘s five sons have kicked off a multicity tour in Vancover.
The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour will be the first time in two decades that all five brothers—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—are performing together on a tour.
The 22-date tour will span several cities before wrapping up in Miami in early October.
The brothers plan to pay tribute to their father’s music by performing around 30 of his classic hits, including “No Woman, No Cry,” “Could You Be Loved,” “Is This Love,” and “Three Little Birds.”
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Ziggy Marley said it was very important for the brothers to honor their father, who would have turned 80 in February 2025.
“When the opportunity arises, we can come together, cherish and appreciate it,” Ziggy said. “That’s the big part of it—just being able to do this together. Time is moving.”
Bob Marley rose to global stardom in the 1970s, driven by songs that promoted social justice and African unity, such as “Get Up, Stand Up” and “I Shot the Sheriff.”
He became a cultural icon before his death from cancer in 1981 at the age of 36.
The Marley brothers have been performing together since childhood, including last year’s special show at Red Rocks in Colorado.
Julian Marley spoke about his father’s legacy.
“His message goes beyond barriers. It breaks down barriers,” Julian said. “No matter which country you go to, the people need the same message. That’s why this is so everlasting. Never-ending. That is the reason we are here and doing this mission.”
On Sunday, the brothers were honored with a proclamation declaring Sept. 22 as “Marley Brothers Day” in the borough of Queens, New York.
Each of the Marley brothers has forged successful careers of their own.
Julian won his first Grammy this February.
Ziggy and Stephen have each won eight Grammy Awards, Damian has claimed five, and Ky-Mani has earned a Grammy nomination.
Looking beyond the tour, the brothers plan to collaborate on new music.
Stephen Marley, who curated the set list for the tour, said they are aiming to work on a new album together, though it may take some time to complete.
“The message in the music is what it’s really all about,” Stephen said. “For me, that message is so necessary now. Our father is one of those powerful ones that got this message across. That’s why we’re here.”
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press
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