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Former Wailers Bassist Aston “Familyman” Barrett Dies at 77

- “My teacher is gone,” Ziggy Marley says

Aston “Familyman” Barrett, the Wailers’ bassist from 1970 until Bob Marley’s death in 1981, died Feb. 3 “after a long medical battle,” the band announced on its social medial platforms.

“The world lost not just an iconic musician and the backbone of the Wailers, but a remarkable human being whose legacy is as immense as his talent,” the announcement said.

Barrett was 77.

“My teacher is gone,” Ziggy Marley said in a statement. “ … We will continue to study his genius for generations to come.”

Post-Wailers, Barrett went on to play with Lee “Scratch” Perry, his former bandmate Peter Tosh, the the Aggrovators and others.

“Your music will live in my heart forever,” Kenny Chesney said of Barrett, who received Jamaica’s Order of Distinction award in 2021.

“As a reggae bass player, … Barrett was obviously one of the best,” UB40 said in a statement. “He was truly inspirational and directly and indirectly inspired us to form our band.”

2/3/24

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