Posted on 02/08/2024 2:16:48 PM PST by DallasBiff
Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, bassist with Bob Marley and the Wailers, dies aged 77
Influential musician also co-produced group’s albums and mentored many Jamaican artists Safi Bugel Sat 3 Feb 2024 15.33 EST Last modified on Sat 3 Feb 2024 17.22 EST
Aston “Family Man” Barrett, bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died aged 77.
The news was confirmed on Saturday by Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister for culture, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “I share with you my deep regret at the passing of Aston Francis Barrett, popularly known as ‘Family Man’ or ‘Fams’ … He died at the University of Miami Hospital in Florida in the United States early this morning.”
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Why would we get mad, nothing wrong with his music.
I liked it too.
Aston and his brother Carlton formed the bedrock of one the best rhythm sections ever.
“a father of 18 sons and 23 daughters, as per The Guardian.”
Bob’s story is something special, as is his music and band
Rest In Peace, Aston.
ping
I love it too.
RIP Family Man.
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