DER JAMAIKANISCHE REGGAE-PIONIER ASTON «FAMILY MAN» BARRETT IST GESTORBEN

Der am 22. November 1946 in Kingston geborene jamaikanische Bassist, Gitarrist, Keyboarder, Background-Sänger, Co-Songwriter, Arrangeur, Bandleader, Tonmeister und Produzent Aston Francis «Family Man» («Fams») Barrett (Bild) ist am 3. Februar 2024 in Miami (Florida) gestorben. Er gilt als ein Repräsentant von Early Reggae und Roots-Reggae. Er war zunächst bei den Hippy Boys und dann bei Lee Perrys Studio-Band The Upsetters. Aston Barrett wurde der musikalische Kopf von Bob Marleys Begleitband The Wailers, in der er zusammen mit seinem Bruder Carlton von 1970 bis zu Marleys Tod im Jahre 1981 spielte. Der «Family Man» war u.a. auch für Bunny Wailer, Burning Spar, Peter Tosh und John Denver tätig. «Die Trommel ist der Herzschlag und der Bass ist das Rückgrat», sagte Barrett einmal. «Seine Bassarbeit ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil vieler Wailers-Hits, darunter 'I Shot the Sheriff', 'Get Up Stand Up', 'Stir It Up', und 'No Woman, No Cry'» (Deutschlandfunk Kultur).

Bild: Aston «Family Man» Barrett, 2010 – Foto: Martin_Raggio – Public domain – Datei: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aston_Barrett.JPG

Renowned reggae bassist, Aston «Family Man» Barrett has died

«With the heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Aston ‘Familyman’ Barrett after a long medical battle,» Barrett Jr wrote on his official Instagram page. «This morning, 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. Our family is asking for privacy during this challenging time, as words cannot express our profound loss.»

The legendary bassist played for reggae icons Bob Marley and the Wailers, Burning Spear and Augustus Pablo.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/takesstyleout/2024/02/03/renowned-reggae-bassist-aston-family-man-barrett-died/

Reggae Musician Aston «Family Man» Barrett Has Died At Age 77

The Jamaican musician and Rastafarian born on November 22, 1946 is a prominent figure in reggae, he played bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, and percussion instruments. Barrett, part of the Barrett brothers who played with Bob Marley & The Wailers, was the bandleader, co-producer, and responsible for overall song arrangements.

His character is played by his son Aston Jr. in the «Bob Marley: One Love» Movie set for released February 14.

Isabell Chen

https://worldmusicviews.com/aston-family-man-barrett-has-died-at-age-77/

The Jamaican musician leaves behind at least 41 children

Aston Barrett, bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, died on Saturday at 77 years old. Barrett’s death was shared by Jamaica’s minister of culture on X (formerly Twitter) in a series of tweets. Olivia Grange began, «I share with you my deep regret at the passing of Aston Francis Barrett, CD, popularly known as ‘Family Man’ or »Fams.’»

Stephanie Kaloi

https://www.thewrap.com/aston-family-man-barrett-bob-marley-and-the-wailers-bassist-dies/

«My teacher is gone. Aston Family Man Barrett his feel and spaces in his style has inspired me and so many more in our own creation. We will continue to study his genius for generations to come. We will miss his physical presence still his spiritual energy and teachings endures. Love to Aston Barrett Jr. and the entire Barrett family. RIP Father. JAH Live»

Ziggy Marley

https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/bob-marley/news/view/rest-in-power-aston-family-man-barrett/

«Well … what can I say? He is the man (laughter). Just the way the man plays the bass, you know. There are gun fighters and there are gun fighters, seen? I can’t tell you nothing more. He is a master for me. I have had help and influences from other people, but I have to give it mostly to Family Man.»

Robbie Shakespeare

http://www.fogcityjournal.com/wordpress/1347/fcj-interviews-reggae-greats-sly-dunbar-and-robbie-shakespeare/

Aston «Family Man» Barrett, Bassist and Rhythmic Backbone of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dead at 77

Influential «Architect of Reggae» played on near-entirety of Wailers‘ catalog in addition to classic albums by Burning Spear, Peter Tosh, and countless more.

Daniel Kreps

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/aston-family-man-barrett-bassist-bob-marley-amp-the-wailers-dead-obituary-1234960251/

Aston «Family Man» Barrett obituary

Bassist and bandleader with Bob Marley and the Wailers who played a key role in bringing reggae to an international audience

David Katz

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/04/aston-family-man-barrett

Muere el ícono del reggae Aston «Family Man» Barrett, bajista de Bob Marley

Aston Barrett, bajista de Bob Marley and the Wailers, fue un actor clave en el crecimiento del reggae.

Jewel Beaujolie

https://24noticias.org/muere-el-icono-del-reggae-aston-family-man-barrett-bajista-de-bob-marley/

Morto Aston «Family Man» Barrett, bassista dei Wailers di Bob Marley

Il bassista è stato una figura chiave nella crescita del reggae. Ha suonato in quasi tutti gli album dei Wailers, ì oltre che per Burning Spear, Peter Tosh e molti altri artisti. In un post pubblicato il 3 febbraio sui social media, il figlio di Barrett, Aston Barrett Jr, ha dichiarato: «Con il cuore più pesante, condividiamo la notizia della scomparsa del nostro amato Aston ‚Family Man‘ Barrett dopo una lunga battaglia medica».

https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/musica/2024/02/04/news/morto_aston_family_man_barrett_bassista_dei_wailers_di_bob_marley-422053880/

Le bassiste de Bob Marley, Aston «Family Man» Barrett, est décédé à 77 ans

Aston «Family Man» Barrett était l’ancien leader des Wailers, le groupe de Bob Marley, et l’un des pionniers du reggae. Il s’est éteint samedi à 77 ans.

Lise Lacombe

https://www.lepoint.fr/musique/le-bassiste-de-bob-marley-aston-family-man-barrett-est-decede-a-77-ans-04-02-2024-2551519_38.php#11

Der einflussreiche «Architect of Reggae» starb im Alter von 77 Jahren

Der in Kingston geborene Barrett war einer der renommiertesten, produktivsten und einflussreichsten Studiomusiker Jamaikas. Zusammen mit seinem jüngeren Bruder und Schlagzeuger Carlton bildete er die Rhythmusgruppe für fast die gesamte Zeit, in der Marley Frontmann der Wailers war, und spielte den Bass auf einer Reihe klassischer Alben, die von Soul Rebels aus dem Jahr 1970 bis zur posthumen LP «Confrontation» von 1983 reichten.

https://www.rollingstone.de/aston-family-man-barrett-bassist-von-bob-marley-wailers-gestorben-2691405/

Videos:

Bob Marley & The Wailers – War / No More Trouble (Live At The Rainbow Theatre, London / 1977)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPZydAotVOY

Bob Marley & The Wailers – No Woman, No Cry (Live At The Rainbow 4th June 1977)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ6VezKMoRY

BPL12: Aston «Family Man» Barrett «I Shot the Sheriff», 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBLO0yJV67A&t=5s

Aston «Family Man» Barrett Interviewed on The Paul Leslie Hour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmOgmfXp6s

ME1 TV Talks To… The Wailers‘ Aston «Family Man» Barrett

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBd3VaghMYU&t=36s