Aston Barrett, the Jamaican bassist known as “Family Man” who served as the rhythmic architect for reggae legends like Bob Marley and the Wailers, Burning Spear, and Augustus Pablo, has died at the ...
Aston Barrett, a longtime bassist for the legendary reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers has died. He was 77. Aston Barrett, a bassist for the legendary reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers, has died.
Reggae icon Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who was the longtime bassist in Bob Marley & The Wailers, died at his home in Florida on Saturday “after a long medical battle.” He was 77. The news came via ...
Aston Barrett, who as the bass player and musical director for the Wailers — both with Bob Marley and for decades after the singer’s death in 1981 — crafted the hypnotic rhythms and complex melodies ...
Born in Kingston in 1946, Barrett enjoyed singing as a young man but did not take it up professionally. He was drawn to the playing of the late Lloyd Brevett, a founding member of the iconic ...
On his Grammy nod for “Best Reggae Album” for One World, he said, “I feel honored and grateful to see my father’s work be recognized.” He spoke highly about collaborating with iconic produce Emilio ...
Aston “Family Man” Barrett, legendary reggae bassist who played in Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away this morning at age 77. His son Aston Barrett Jr. broke the news on social media earlier today.
Aston Barrett, a bassist for the legendary reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers, has died. He was 77. The musician's death was announced by his family on social media Saturday. His daughter Aiesha ...
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