UMe and Tuff Gong Worldwide are excited to announce a very special, one-off virtual performance from 8X GRAMMY Award-winning icon Ziggy Marley as part of the on-going Bob Marley 75th birthday celebrations that additionally includes Sirius/XM launching a limited-edition Tuff Gong Radio Channel, the release of a Legend Picture Disc and a partnership with One Tree Planted to combat deforestation by streaming Marley's iconic music.
With a virtual performance set to take place on July 19 in conjunction with CEEK Virtual Reality, Ziggy Marley will be paying homage to his father's timeless catalog, performing eleven of Bob Marley's legendary songs in an intimate setting and livestreamed on Bob Marley's official YouTube channel. Following the concert, Ziggy will be participating in an exclusive Q&A through CEEK's content streaming platform. A select number of 360VR tracks will be available on Ceek's Virtual Reality platform. The audio of the full performance, Ziggy Marley – Bob Marley 75th Celebration (pt. 1) will be made available as an e-album, on July 31.
"With Ceek's innovative technology, Ziggy Marley has created an immersive experience that's rooted in Bob Marley's passion and sense of community and honours his father's legacy by bringing people together through the power of music," said Bruce Resnikoff, President, and CEO, UMe.
SiriusXM announced the launch of Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio, which kicked off on the 15 of July at 9 am PT/Noon ET. The limited-edition channel features the music of Bob Marley and his band The Wailers and highlight studio and live performances, widely popular songs, and rare tracks. Additionally, listeners will hear recordings from the Marley family as well as artists who are a part of the iconic brand and label founded by Bob Marley, Tuff Gong. Channel 42 will become Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio from July 15 at 9 am PT/Noon ET through August 13 and will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category, internet-connected devices and smart speakers in your home.
