The Feb. 8 edition of Strictly Roots celebrated the music of Bob Marley and Aston “Family Man” Barrett.
If you missed it, here’s the archive.
Marley — the most prolific and best-known musician and songwriter to come out of Jamaica — passed away in 1981 at 36. Bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett, a key member of Marley’s backing band, the Wailers, passed away on Feb. 3, 2024, at the age of 77.
With Marley serving as the primary catalyst, the duo are considered reggae music ambassadors who helped cultivate acceptance, growth and popularity during the subsequent explosion of reggae music on the international music scene in the 1970s.
Both Marley and Barrett’s legacies shine bright as prime examples of how a humble musician’s mastery and message shaped and changed the music world, influencing generations of musicians across the globe.