Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marleyson of musician Stephen Marley and grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, has died at the age of 31.
A rep for the singer confirmed to the magazine that Jo Mersa Marley has passed away. rolling stonesbut did not indicate the cause of death.
The Jamaican-American reggae artist was reportedly found unconscious in a vehicle.
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South Florida radio station WZPP posted on Instagram that it confirmed Jo Mersa’s death, stating it died of an asthma attack, although he did not specify where it happened. He noted that the singer leaves behind his wife and daughter.
Bob Marley, Jo Mersa’s grandfather was a pioneer of the reggae movement and known worldwide for songs such as Everything will be OK, Get up, It is this love, I shot the sheriffNo Woman, No Cry and many more.
Bob Marley died in 1981 of melanoma at the age of 36. He fathered 11 children with seven different women.
He was admired by rock musicians from all over the world, forming a special friendship with the Rolling Stones (in particular Mick Jagger and Keith Richards), who at the same time serve as popularizers of reggae music, have also incorporated some of its beats and twists into their songs.
Stephen Marley – son of Bob and father of Jo Mersa – also has a daughter, Mystic Marley, also a musician. Stephen’s siblings include the musician Ziggy Marley and businessman Rohan Marley.
Who was Jo Mersa
Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley was born on March 12, 1991 in Kingston, Jamaica. he debuted with my girlfriend in 2010 where he collaborated with his cousin Daniel Bambaata Marley. In 2012 she launched Bad like thatwhich was included on his EP titled Comfortable in 2014. His debut album titled eternal would finally come out in 2021.
In a magazine interview rolling stones, Jo Mersa Marley spoke about growing up surrounded by a musical family, saying: “It was such a magical thing, to see these people come to the house and how the whole process of working would happen. I would go home and try to do my homework, but end up getting distracted and peeking into the study. You would always want to run in and out to see what was going on.
Although her grandfather was a music legend, Jo Mersa was determined to make his way in the industry.
“I’m part of the new Marley generation, but at the same time I’m still experimenting,” he added. “My plan is to do something new with my roots.”
Death surprised him at the age of just 31, with so much to do and so many doubts about the causes of his death.
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