Barrett's "Family Man" nickname came about before he had any children of his own. Barrett foresaw his role as a band leader and started to call himself "Family Man".

Feb 3, 2024 · Aston “Family Man” Barrett, legendary reggae bassist who played in Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away this morning at age 77.

5 hours ago · A Q&A with Aston Barrett Jr. of The Wailers Band, a Jamaican reggae band formed by former members of Bob Marley and the Wailers after Marley’s death in 1981. It was led by bassist …

Feb 4, 2024 · Aston Barrett, a longtime bassist for the legendary reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers, has died. He was 77.

Feb 5, 2024 · Aston Francis “Family Man” Barrett, the reggae bassist who rose to fame with Lee “Scratch” Perry ’s Upsetters and played on Bob Marley ’s biggest hits, died at a Florida hospital on ...

Feb 4, 2024 · Aston Barrett, bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, was a key player in the growth of reggae.

Feb 3, 2024 · "With the heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Aston 'Family Man' Barrett after a long medical battle. This morning, the world lost not just an iconic …

Feb 7, 2024 · Aston Barrett, who as the bass player and musical director for the Wailers — both with Bob Marley and for decades after the singer’s death in 1981 — crafted the hypnotic rhythms and …

Feb 5, 2024 · Aston “Family Man” Barrett was the bandleader and bass player for Bob Marley (1945–1981) and the Wailers and helped create the reggae sound.

Reggae icon Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, who was the bassist with Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died.