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Legendary reggae bassist Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett has died

Legendary reggae bassist, Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett has died. The 77-year-old, who played for reggae superstar Bob Marley and the Wailers as well as Burning Spear and Augustus Pablo, made his transition on Saturday morning, accordin

The 77-year-old, who played for reggae superstar Bob Marley and the Wailers as well as Burning Spear and Augustus Pablo, made his transition on Saturday morning, according to his son, Aston Barrett Jr. The younger Barrett made the announcement on Instagram today, sharing that his father passed away following “a long medical battle”. His bass lines were not just the foundation of The Wailers’ music but the heartbeat of a genre that has touched hearts around the globe," his son wrote on Instagram.

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