Q 01/05

Ziggy Marley said in 1988 that the nickname Ziggy came from an album by which British rock star?

A) Elton John

B) David Bowie

C) Marc Bolan

D) Rod Stewart

Answer · why

B) David Bowie

David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust album was the inspiration, Marley said, though the nickname is often credited to his father. An earlier stage name, Fredd...

Q 02/05

In the 2004 animated film Shark Tale, Ziggy Marley voices Ernie, who is what kind of sea creature?

A) A sea turtle

B) A pufferfish

C) A lobster

D) A jellyfish

Answer · why

D) A jellyfish

A jellyfish, Ernie is one of two Jamaican enforcers who zap anyone who crosses their boss, Sykes. His partner Bernie is voiced by Doug E. Doug.

Q 03/05

Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers sang the theme for which PBS children's cartoon launched in 1996?

A) Arthur

B) Caillou

C) Franklin

D) Dragon Tales

Answer · why

A) Arthur

Arthur opened with the group's reggae-style tune Believe in Yourself. The show ran for 25 seasons, so the song stayed on air long after the band itsel...

Q 04/05

Which Hollywood actor sings with Ziggy Marley on the title track of the 2011 album Wild and Free?

A) Owen Wilson

B) Jack Black

C) Woody Harrelson

D) Matthew McConaughey

Answer · why

C) Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson also co-wrote the song, which was given away free to fans who pre-ordered Marley's first comic book.

Q 05/05

Which British rock guitarist plays lead on Lee and Molly from Ziggy Marley's album Conscious Party?

A) Keith Richards

B) Pete Townshend

C) Eric Clapton

D) Mark Knopfler

Answer · why

A) Keith Richards

Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones lent his guitar to the 1988 album that made the Melody Makers stars: it climbed to number 23 on the Billboard 200...

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