#aston-barrett — Public Fediverse posts

[This guest post was written by mega-contributor platenworm about number 624 on The List; the album was submitted by buffyleigh.]

One of the milestones from the golden age of reggae. Dark lyrical matters on a ultra heavy bass background. With a deep deep production from Errol Thompson & Jack Ruby, this album has it all.

It came out in 1975 and on the bass we hear the recently passed away Aston “Family Man” Barrett alongside the also gone but not forgotten Robbie Shakespeare. But the man of the hour is of course Winston Rodney a.k.a. Burning Spear with his soulful voice. And lyrical wise, his uncompromising conscious Rastafarian views and the suffering due to the African diaspora by slavery. Deep Soul Blues music from Jamaica……..

And don’t forget to play the dub version “Garvey’s Ghost” right after this Roots Rock Reggae Masterpiece.

• Songwhip: Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey
• Songwhip: Burning Spear – Garvey’s Ghost
• Discogs: Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey
• Wikipedia: Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey

[Alt text for accompanying image: The album cover of “Marcus Garvey” by Burning Spear. The band name is printed at an angle in red font in the top-right corner, and the album name is along the bottom edge in grey font, with chainlinks printed on each side. The artwork is in black and negative of two people holding spears, with a round photo of Marcus Garvey in the bottom left corner.]

https://1001otheralbums.com/2024/02/23/burning-spear-marcus-garvey-1975-jamaica/

#1001OtherAlbums #1970s #AstonBarrett #BurningSpear #Jamaica #MarcusGarvey #reggae #RobbieShakespeare #WinstonRodney

Helped get another recently deceased #Black artist honored with a mention on the front page of @wikipedia: Jamaican musician and producer Aston "Family Man" Barrett, best known for his work with Bob Marley and the Wailers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_%22Family_Man%22_Barrett

#AstonBarrett #FamilyMan #reggae #Jamaica #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMastodon #Wikipedia

‘The bass is the backbone': Wailers’ bass player Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett passes away, age 77
https://globalvoices.org/2024/02/05/the-bass-is-the-backbone-wailers-bass-player-aston-family-man-barrett-passes-away-age-77/
#music #AstonBarrett

Bob Marley and bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett (November 22, 1946 – February 3, 2024). Photo by Ian Dickson/Redferns. #AstonBarrett #AstonFamilyManBarrett #BobMarley #TheWailers #Wailers #bass #bassguitar #RIP #music #musician #Jamaica

Jfc can aweome ppl stop dying for a minute RIP #astonbarrett possibly the bass player with the deepest discography ever #reggae

Aston "Family Man" Barrett (born November 22, 1946) played bass for Bob Marley & The Wailers, co-produced their albums, and was in charge of song arrangements. He also played bass with Lee Perry's The Upsetters and his bass line on "The Liquidator" by the Harry J. All Stars served as the template for "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers. #AstonBarrett #Bob Marley #TheWailers #bass #music #reggae #TheUpsetters #TheStapleSingers