Jo Mersa' Marley

2022 - 12 - 27

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Jo Mersa Marley, Bob Marley's grandson, has died at age 31 (NME.com)

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley – son of Stephen Marley and grandson of the legendary Bob Marley – has died at the age of 31.

A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old. [December 27, 2022] The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen [and] the entire family.” I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley. Golding, who wrote in a statement of his own: “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley. May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill when we celebrate with family and friends our love for each other.” “I extend my deepest condolences to Stephen, Jo’s mom, Kerry, the Marleys and other family members. You would always want to run in and run out to see what was going on.” [December 28, 2022] My plan is to do something new with my roots.” I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio.

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Jo Mersa Marley Dies: Reggae Artist & Bob Marley's Grandson Was 31 (Deadline)

Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley, son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, has died. He was 31.

You would always want to run in and run out to see what was going on.” In 2012 he released “Bad So” which was included in his EP titled “Comfortable” in 2014. He made his debut with “My Girl” in 2010 where he collaborated with his cousin Daniel Bambaata Marley.

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Jo Mersa Marley, Bob Marley's Grandson, Dead at 31 (Entertainment Tonight)

Born into reggae music royalty, Jo is the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, whose impact on the genre and the music industry as a whole has ...

The Jamaican-born artist's last body of work was with Eternal, a seven-track EP. The politician added, "His untimely passing at the young age of 31y.o. Other notable members of the Marley family include Ziggy, Sharon and Cedella Marley.

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Jo Mersa Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley and Son of Stephen ... (Rolling Stone)

A musician in his own right, Mersa had released a pair of EPs and was aiming "to do something new with my roots," as he once told Rolling Stone.

You would always want to run in and run out to see what was going on.” [“My Girl”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hpFxkkvkc) (a collaboration with Daniel Bambaata) in 2010. “It was a very magical thing, seeing those people come around to the house and how the whole work process would happen,” he said. Marley was born in Jamaica in 1992 before moving to Miami at age 11. Four years later, Marley dropped his debut solo EP, Comfortable, and in 2016 he joined his father on “Revelation Party,” a song from Stephen’s album Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life. [Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-it-first-jo-mersa-marley-releases-comfortable-remix-60917/), grandson of [Bob Marley](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/bob-marley/) and son of [Stephen Marley](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/stephen-marley/), died at the age of 31 on Dec.

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Jo Mersa Marley, grandson of Bob Marley, dead at 31 (REVOLT TV)

Jamaican talent Jo Mersa Marley, the grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, passed away on Tuesday (Dec. 27).

Last year, he liberated the well-received Eternal with collaborations alongside Busy Signal, Melii, Kabaka Pyramid, and Black-Am-I. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Jo Mersa moved to South Florida at the age of 11, where he attended Palmetto High School and studied studio engineering at Miami Dade College. [Wyclef Jean covers Bob Marley’s “Is This Love”](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-02-09/60135/wyclef-jean-covers-bob-marleys-is-this-love/) [View More](https://www.revolt.tv/category/news/) [reggae](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-03-02/58742/bunny-wailer-of-reggae-group-the-wailers-dies-at-73/) community and the reggae culture, the roots, bringing forward the message of Rastafari and love.” “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley. [Stephen](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-07-09/73880/salaam-remi-recruits-black-thought-stephen-marley-and-more-for-is-it-because-im-black/) and the entire family.”

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Bob Marley's grandson, Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, dies at 31, reports ... (FOX 5 DC)

Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley and son of Grammy Award-winning musician Stephen Marley, has died, according to multiple ...

A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old," Golding wrote. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation." In 2016 he joined his father on "Revelation Party," a song from Stephen’s album "Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life," according to Rolling Stone. "I've just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley. "I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio. "It was a very magical thing, seeing those people come around to the house and how the whole work process would happen," Marley told Rolling Stone in 2014.

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Bob Marley's grandson, Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, dies at 31, reports ... (FOX 5 NY)

May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill,” Jamaica's prime minister wrote in response to Jo Mersa Marley's death.

A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old," Golding wrote. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation." In 2016 he joined his father on "Revelation Party," a song from Stephen’s album "Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life," according to Rolling Stone. "I've just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley. "I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio. "It was a very magical thing, seeing those people come around to the house and how the whole work process would happen," Marley told Rolling Stone in 2014.

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Bob Marley's Grandson Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley Dead at 31: 5 ... (Us Weekly)

Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, whose grandfather was the legendary Bob Marley, was also a musician ahead of his death at age 31 — all the details.

"So saddened by the news of the passing of this young king @jomersamarley sending prayers and condolences to the Marley family," he captioned the Instagram post. "My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph's friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere," Holness wrote via Instagram. "The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family." “May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill when we celebrate with family and friends our love for each other.” A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old,” he wrote via Twitter. Meanwhile, reggae musician Shaggy posted a tribute to Jo on his social media.

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Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, grandson of Bob Marley, dead at 31 (Fox News)

Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley passed away at the age of 31, the Prime Minister of Jamaica confirmed via Twitter on Tuesday. The grandson of reggae superstar Bob ...

[CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER](https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl) [EP titled "Comfortable](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/music)." He wrote in part, "My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products) is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation. [Bob Marley](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bob-marley-anti-energy-drink-makes-kids-sick-at-school), is dead at 31.

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Bob Marley's Grandson, Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, Has Died (Okayplayer)

Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, grandson of Bob Marley and son of Grammy-winning artist Stephen Marley, has died at 31-years-old.

My deepest condolences to Stephen Marley and the entire Marley family. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old,” he tweeted. My goodness!!!!!! “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old. So, we always hear those reflections, speaking about those things, about the role that he played not only as family member and father, but also in the world and the impact he had on the Reggae community and the Reggae culture, the roots, bringing forward the message of Rastafari and love, over all love…” Born in Kingston, Jamaica on March 12, 1991, Mersa moved to Miami at 11, where he attended Palmetto High School before enrolling at Miami Dade College, the latter where he studied studio engineering. I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley. [December 27, 2022] Rolling Stone officially [confirmed news](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jo-mersa-marley-dead-obituary-1234653280/) of Mersa’s death. In 2014, Mersa dropped his debut EP, Comfortable, followed by his latest and second EP, Eternal, released last year. [Bob Marley](https://www.okayplayer.com/tag/bob-marley) and son of Grammy-winning artist Stephen Marley, has died.

Joe Mersa Marley, Bob Marley's grandson, dies at 31 (The Seattle Times)

MIAMI (AP) — Reggae musician Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, Bob Marley's grandson and Stephen Marley's son, has died at 31. His representative confirmed his ...

is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation.” “My plan is to do something new with my roots.” “I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio.

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Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley -- reggae artist and grandson of Bob ... (cleveland.com)

Joseph Marley, the eldest son of eight-time Grammy-winner Stephen Marley and second grandchild of reggae legend Bob Marley, has died at age 31.

The last album he created before his death, “Eternal,” was released in 2021. He would later release his debut EP, “Comfortable,” in 2014. [TMZ ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/27/bob-marley-grandson-joseph-jo-mersa-marley-dead-dies-reggae/)reports that Marley, 31, was found unresponsive in his vehicle on Tuesday, Dec.

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Jo Mersa Marley death: Bob Marley's grandson was 31 (Los Angeles Times)

Jo Mersa Marley, reggae artist and grandson of Bob Marley, was found dead on Dec. 26 in Miami-Dade County. An official cause of death was not released.

Campbell said he was “absolutely shocked to the core” by the death of Marley, whom he called “a delightful young man” and “a real Marley to the core.” “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley,” said the opposition leader and president of the People’s National Party. [Mark Golding](https://twitter.com/MarkJGolding/status/1607851069522210816) also commented on Marley’s death. [Ali Campbell](https://twitter.com/UB40/status/1608028404342718464), an English musical artist and former lead man of reggae band UB40, spent time with Marley while on a recent U.S. “My plan is to do something new with my roots.” His first solo album, “Comfortable,” was released in 2014.

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Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley, Dead at 31 (HYPEBEAST)

The Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness confirmed the news of Marley's passing. “My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph's friends and associates and to the ...

Marley was also a talented reggae artist and studied audio engineering in college. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation.” “My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere,” Holness wrote in a tweet.

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