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Aston 'Family Man' Barrett

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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..

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

The Aggrovators

From Jamaica
Roles: Backing Band, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Section, Rhythms, Arrangements, Composer, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock

Barrett All Stars

The Barrett Bros.

Roles: Musician
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Dub, Roots Reggae

Bob Marley & The Wailers

From Jamaica
Roles: Arrangements, Composer, Writer, Co-producer, Mixing Engineer, Producer, Orchestra
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Calypso, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock, Ragga HipHop, Mento, Reggae Gospel

Family Man All Stars

Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Roots Reggae

Harry J. All Stars

Roles: Backing Band
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady

The Hippy Boys

Roles: Backing Band
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady

Impact All Stars

Roles: Backing Band
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Lovers Rock, Mento

The Upsetters

From Jamaica
Roles: Backing Band, Backing Vocals, Composer, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock, Reggae Gospel