shaggy

Shaggy is a name that can refer to more than one notable figure in popular culture. The most prominent uses are a Jamaican-American singer and a fictional character from the Scooby-Doo franchise.

Shaggy, born Orville Richard Burrell in 1968 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Jamaican-American reggae fusion musician who rose to international fame in the 1990s and 2000s. He released his debut album Pure Pleasure in 1993, featuring the hit "Oh Carolina." His 1995 album Boombastic spawned the chart-topping single of the same name, contributing to his global profile. During the early 2000s, he achieved mainstream success with songs such as "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel" from the album Hot Shot (2000). He has collaborated with artists including Sting on the 2018 album 44/876, and has continued recording and performing in the reggae and pop genres.

Shaggy Rogers is a fictional character in the Scooby-Doo franchise. A college student and the best friend of Scooby-Doo, he is part of the Mystery Inc. detective team. He is usually portrayed as cowardly but resourceful, and his love of food is a recurring gag. He is known for his catchphrase "Zoinks!" and appears in numerous television series, films, and comics since his debut in 1969.