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"Reggae Legend Aston 'Family Man' Barrett Passes Away at 77"

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"Reggae Legend Aston 'Family Man' Barrett Passes Away at 77"
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Aston "Family Man" Barrett, the former bassist and bandleader of Bob Marley & The Wailers, has passed away at 77. Known for his iconic contributions to reggae music, Barrett's son confirmed the news, describing his father as both a remarkable musician and a remarkable human being. Barrett's legacy includes his role in The Wailers and his nickname "Family Man," which became even more fitting as he fathered 41 children.

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  1. Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Bassist of The Wailers, Dead at 77  Consequence
  2. Reggae icon Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, Bob Marley's bassist, dies  BBC.com
  3. Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett: 12 Essential Tracks  Rolling Stone
  4. Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, bassist with Bob Marley and the Wailers, dies aged 77  The Guardian
  5. Legendary reggae bassist Aston 'Family Man' Barrett has died | Loop Jamaica  Loop News Jamaica

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