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Title: RIP ASTON "FAMILY MAN" BARRETT
Post by: jazzyvee on February 03, 2024, 06:12:11 PM

I heard this on the radio a few minutes ago.
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20240203/iconic-musician-aston-family-man-barrett-dies-77 (https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20240203/iconic-musician-aston-family-man-barrett-dies-77)
I am truly gutted as he was my first inspiration to become a musician.
I will be playing many of his basslines today in his memory.

Title: Re: RIP ASTON "FAMILY MAN" BARRETR
Post by: StephenR on February 03, 2024, 10:59:32 PM

I found out he had passed earlier today, huge loss for the reggae community. He was a true stylist and trailblazer. And of course, I knew immediately this would be a  big one for jazzyvee... continue to take the inspiration and run with it.

Title: Re: RIP ASTON "FAMILY MAN" BARRETT
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 04, 2024, 03:56:29 AM

That's a tough loss. What else can you say about somebody who starts from scratch with a whole genre of music, and makes it what it is? That's a hard curve to be graded on.


I think Vince has exactly the correct and appropriate tribute... honor the man, by playing his music as well as you can.

Title: Re: RIP ASTON "FAMILY MAN" BARRETT
Post by: Quasar1 on February 04, 2024, 04:35:09 AM

Thank you Jazzy, very sad :(

He will always remain an absolute legend and a "once in a lifetime" talent!!

Title: Re: RIP ASTON "FAMILY MAN" BARRETT
Post by: gearhed289 on February 04, 2024, 07:44:40 AM

Sad. May he rest in peace.