Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett and Aston Barrett Jr (Photo: Instagram by means of @thewailersofficial)
Famous reggae bassist, Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett has actually passed away.
The 77-year-old, who bet reggae super star Bob Marley and the Wailers in addition to Burning Spear and Augustus Pablo, made his shift on Saturday early morning, according to his child, Aston Barrett Jr.
The more youthful Barrett made the statement on Instagram today, sharing that his daddy died following “a long medical fight”. He did not divulge the nature of his disease.
“With the heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the death of our cherished Aston ‘Familyman’ Barrett after a long medical fight,” Barrett Jr composed on his main page.
“This early morning, the world lost not simply a renowned artist and the foundation of The Wailers however an exceptional human being whose tradition is as enormous as his skill. Our household is requesting personal privacy throughout this tough time, as words can not reveal our extensive loss,” Barrett Jr stated.
He highlighted that his daddy got a Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player Magazine in 2012 and was, in 2020, picked as the primary bassist by the personnel of Bass Player Magazine, in their ranking of “20 famous gamers who formed the noise of electrical bass”.
In 2021, he was honoured with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) in the National Honours and Awards on Jamaica’s 59th Anniversary of Independence.
“He was a male of couple of words, however his words brought knowledge, generosity, and love. His bass lines were not simply the structure of The Wailers’ music however the heart beat of a category that has actually touched hearts around the world,” his kid composed on Instagram.
He included: “Let us keep in mind Familyman for the legend he was and the unbelievable memories he has actually provided us. In his own words, ‘The older the moon, the brighter it shines,’ a pointer of the long-lasting light he showed all of us, shining brighter with each passing day.”
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