RIP ASTON "FAMILY MAN" BARRETT

[jazzyvee]

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
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.

[StephenR]

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.

[edwardofhuncote]

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.

[Quasar1]

Thank you Jazzy, very sad

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

[gearhed289]

Sad. May he rest in peace.