Aston Barrett

Jamaican musician (1946–2024)

Born: 22 November 1946
Kingston
Died: 3 February 2024
Miami
Country: Jamaica
Active: 1962–2019
Discography: 1 album

Biography

Aston Barrett was a jazz musician who played guitar, bass guitar, percussion instrument and electronic keyboard. Aston Barrett was born on 22 November 1946 in Kingston and died on 3 February 2024 in Miami. The music is usually filed under reggae.

Aston Francis Barrett, CD (22 November 1946 – 3 February 2024), often called "Family Man" or "Fams" for short, was a Jamaican musician and Rastafarian. He was best known as the bass-guitar bandleader of Bob Marley and The Wailers, as well as co-producer of the albums, and the man in charge of the overall song arrangements.

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