"Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, Legendary Bassist of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Passes Away at 77"

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Source: Rolling Stone
"Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, Legendary Bassist of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Passes Away at 77"
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Aston "Family Man" Barrett, the influential Jamaican bassist known for his role as the rhythmic architect of reggae music and his work with Bob Marley & The Wailers, Burning Spear, and others, has passed away at the age of 77. His bass work on numerous classic reggae tracks and albums has left an indelible mark on the genre, and his legacy as a musician and bandleader is celebrated by his peers and fans worldwide.

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