Aston 'Family Man' Barrett
Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was a Jamaican bassist known for his role as the musical leader of Bob Marley and The Wailers, and for his significant influence in reggae and dub.
- Type
- Solo artist
- Origin
- Kingston
- Country
- Jamaïque
- Born
- 1946
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Dub Store Records Sampler Volume Two (name your price)
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About the artist
Who is Aston 'Family Man' Barrett?+
Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was a Jamaican bassist known for his role as the musical leader of Bob Marley and The Wailers.
What is his discography?+
His discography includes the album "Legendary Wailers in Dub" released in 2002.
Where can I listen to his music?+
On his KracRadio profile.
Biography
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Aston Barrett, born in 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica, was a Jamaican musician and Rastafarian, best known as the bassist and musical leader of Bob Marley and The Wailers. He also co-produced several albums and was responsible for the musical arrangements. Barrett was active in the music scene until 2024, helping to shape the sound of reggae and dub.
His discography includes the album "Legendary Wailers in Dub" released in 2002. In KracRadio's programming, his track "Pleasing Dub" can be heard from the "Dub Store Records Sampler Volume Two." His musical legacy continues through his iconic contributions to reggae and global music.
- —Aston Barrett was the bassist and musical leader of Bob Marley and The Wailers.
- —He co-produced several iconic reggae albums.
- —His album "Legendary Wailers in Dub" was released in 2002.
- —He remained active in music until 2024.
- —His track "Pleasing Dub" is featured on KracRadio.
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