Bob Marley’s musical legacy of harmony and peace has hit the road with his sons bringing their late father’s timeless message to life in a multiple-city tour.
The reggae giant’s footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour. It’s the first time the siblings have performed together on tour in two decades.
Marley’s sons are honoring his work, performing about 30 of their father’s songs including hits like “No Woman, No Cry,” “Could You Be Loved,” “Is This Love” and “Three Little Birds.” The 22-date tour kicked off in Vancouver and will conclude in early October in Miami.
“This was very important,” Ziggy said about the tour while his brothers Stephen and Julian sat beside him after a recent rehearsal in Los Angeles. The multiple Grammy winner said it was important for them to collectively find time in their busy schedules and pay homage to their father.
“When the opportunity arise, we can come get together, cherish and appreciate it,” he said. “That’s the big part of it — just being able to do this together. Time is moving.”
The Marley Brothers have their own reggae sounds but found a way to blend it all together. They’ve performed together since childhood.
Julian said years of collaboration have fostered a deep musical synergy between his siblings — a natural extension of their shared lineage.
“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 presented a proclamation that declared Sept. 22 as “Marley Brothers Day” in the Queens borough of New York.
Tony Awards set show date: Fans of Broadway, circle this date: This season’s Tony Awards will take place June 8 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.
Producers of the show announced the date and location Monday. For the last few years, the telecast has bounced around the city. Radio City has in the past been the long-time home of the awards.
The host will be revealed at a later date.
Saxophonist Golson dies: Jazz great Benny Golson, a tenor saxophonist and composer of standards such as “Killer Joe” and “Along Came Betty,” has died. He was 95.
Golson died Saturday at his home in New York’s Manhattan after a short illness, said Golson’s longtime agent, Jason Franklin.
Over his seven-decade musical career, Golson worked with some of the biggest luminaries in jazz, including Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and John Coltrane.
Sept. 25 birthdays: Actor Michael Douglas is 80. Model Cheryl Tiegs is 77. Actor Mimi Kennedy is 76. Actor Mark Hamill is 73. Actor Heather Locklear is 63. Actor Tate Donovan is 61. Actor Will Smith is 56. Actor Catherine Zeta-Jones is 55. Actor Clea DuVall is 47. Rapper T.I. is 43. Actor Donald Glover is 41.