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Jamaican reggae bass player.
Born : November 22, 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica.
With his brother, drummer Carlton Barrett (1950-1987), was part of Lee Perry's [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/64735-Upsetters-The]The Upsetters[/url] before joining Bob Marley in the group [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/52145-Wailers-The]The Wailers[/url] (that would become Bob Marley & The Wailers). Also played on various other Jamaican reggae sessions.
Nicknamed "Family Man" (or "Fams") because he's the father of 40 kids. Sons include [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/1800230-F-Barrett]Floyd Barrett[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/4374513-K-Barrett-2]Kevin Barrett[/url], and Aston Barrett Jr..
Born : November 22, 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica.
With his brother, drummer Carlton Barrett (1950-1987), was part of Lee Perry's [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/64735-Upsetters-The]The Upsetters[/url] before joining Bob Marley in the group [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/52145-Wailers-The]The Wailers[/url] (that would become Bob Marley & The Wailers). Also played on various other Jamaican reggae sessions.
Nicknamed "Family Man" (or "Fams") because he's the father of 40 kids. Sons include [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/1800230-F-Barrett]Floyd Barrett[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/4374513-K-Barrett-2]Kevin Barrett[/url], and Aston Barrett Jr..
Roles Individual, Musician, Backing Vocals, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Drums, Electric Bass, Electric Piano, Guitar, Keyboards, Organ, Panpipes, Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Rhythms, Synths, Arrangements, Composer, Writer, Co-producer, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played Calypso, Dancehall, Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Reggae Gospel, Reggae-Pop, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Downtempo, Dub Poetry, Easy Listening, Electronic, Folk, Folk, World, & Country, Funk / Soul, House, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk, New Wave, Public Broadcast, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Soft Rock, Sound Collage, Speech, Spoken Word
Jamaican Genres Played Calypso, Dancehall, Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Reggae Gospel, Reggae-Pop, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Downtempo, Dub Poetry, Easy Listening, Electronic, Folk, Folk, World, & Country, Funk / Soul, House, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk, New Wave, Public Broadcast, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Soft Rock, Sound Collage, Speech, Spoken Word
