Aston Barrett dead – Bassist with Bob Marley and the Wailers and reggae legend dies aged 77 after ‘long medical battle’ | 5F6N7SK | 2024-02-06 20:08:01
Aston Barrett dead – Bassist with Bob Marley and the Wailers and reggae legend dies aged 77 after 'long medical battle' | 5F6N7SK | 2024-02-06 20:08:01
Barrett's family stated the bass guitarist died after struggling a "long medical battle" but gave no details.
LEGENDARY reggae musician and Bob Marley and the Wailers' bassist Aston Barrett has died aged 77.
Barrett's family stated the bass guitarist died after struggling a "long medical battle" but gave no details.
Barret's demise was introduced on social media by his son Aston Jr.
He stated: "With the heaviest of hearts, we share the information of the passing of our beloved Aston 'Familyman' Barrett after an extended medical battle."
"This morning, the world lost not just an iconic musician and the backbone of the Wailers but a exceptional human being whose legacy is as immense as his talent.
"Our family is asking for privateness throughout this challenging time, as words can't categorical our profound loss."
Born in 1946, Barrett grew up in Kingston where he established the roots of reggae and dub music.
The legendary musician built his first bass guitar from scratch utilizing plywood, a curtain rod and an previous ashtray.&
He joined Bob Marley in 1974, and went on to play in a lot of the Wailers albums, that includes in most of the band's largest hits including I Shot the Sheriff, Get Up Stand Up, Stir It Up, Jamming, No Lady, No Cry and Might You Be Beloved.
Barrett turned the frontman of Marley's backing band – and remained a member for the remainder of Marley's life.
He was one of many few unique dwelling members of the group.
Dubbed the rhythmic 'Architect of Reggae', Barrett additionally worked on basic albums by the likes of Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and countless more.
In 2021, Jamaica awarded Barrett an Order of Distinction for his position because the musical "spine" of the reggae genre.
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