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Aston Francis Barrett, CD (22 November 1946 – 3 February 2024), often called " Family Man " or " Fams " for short, was a Jamaican musician and Rastafarian. [1] [2] He was best known as the bandleader of Bob Marley 's backing band, as well as co-producer of the albums, and the man in charge of the overall song arrangements. [3] Early life.
Feb 7, 2024 · 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...
Feb 3, 2024 · 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...
Feb 4, 2024 · Aston Barrett, the bassist of the legendary reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died at the age of 77. "Family Man", as he was known, was born in 1946 and grew up in the Jamaican...
Feb 5, 2024 · Aston Francis “Family Man” Barrett, the reggae bassist who rose to fame with Lee “Scratch” Perry ’s Upsetters and played on Bob Marley ’s biggest hits, died at a Florida hospital on February...
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Feb 3, 2024 · Aston “Family Man” Barrett, the bassist best known for playing with Bob Marley & The Wailers, has died at the age of 77.
Feb 3, 2024 · Aston Barrett was the original bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, a pioneer, a mentor, and most importantly, a true family man. His contributions to music were recognized with multiple...
