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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Aston_"Family_Man"_BarrettAston "Family Man" Barrett - Wikipedia

    The Agrovators. 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.

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  3. www.rollingstone.com › music › music-newsAston 'Family Man' Barrett, Bob Marley & the Wailers Bassist ...

    Feb 3, 2024 · February 3, 2024. Aston 'Family Man' Barrett Redferns. Aston Barrett, the Jamaican bassist known as “Family Man” who served as the rhythmic architect for reggae legends like Bob Marley and the ...

  4. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-68196823Reggae icon Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, Bob Marley's bassist ...

    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 capital ...

  5. www.thedailybeast.com › bob-marleys-bassist-astonBob Marley’s Bassist Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett Dies at 77

    Feb 4, 2024 · The longtime Bob Marley and the Wailers bassist was 77 years old. His son, Aston Barrett, Jr., shared the news on social media that the musician had passed “after a long medical battle.”

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  6. pitchfork.com › news › aston-family-man-barrett-bobAston “Family Man” Barrett, Bob Marley Bassist, Dies at 77

    Feb 5, 2024 · February 5, 2024. Bob Marley and Aston Francis “Family Man” Barrett, July 1975 (Ian Dickson/Redferns) Aston Francis “Family Man” Barrett, the reggae bassist who rose to fame with Lee ...

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  7. www.nytimes.com › music › aston-barrett-deadAston Barrett, 77, Bass-Playing Force With Bob Marley and ...

    Feb 7, 2024 · Aston Barrett, right, performing with Bob Marley in 1975. ... “Family Man was a genius,” Wayne Jobson, a reggae producer, said in a text message. ... Mr. Barrett sued the Marley family and ...

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  9. www.stereogum.com › 2250192Bob Marley & The Wailers Bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett ...

    Feb 3, 2024 · News February 3, 2024 3:08 PM By Danielle Chelosky. Aston “Family Man” Barrett, legendary reggae bassist who played in Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away this morning at age 77. His son ...