Posted inDeaths (Obituaries) Marley, Bob Musical Instruments Reggae Music Wailers (Music Group) Aston Barrett, 77, Bass-Playing Force With Bob Marley and Wailers, Dies Known by his nickname, Family Man, he was the group’s musical director, crafting the hypnotic rhythms and melodies that elevated reggae to global acclaim. Posted by By Clay Risen
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