Aston "Family Man" Barrett

Jamaican reggae bass player.
Born : November 22, 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica.

With his brother, drummer [a=Carlton Barrett] (1950-1987), was part of [a=Lee Perry]'s [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/64735-Upsetters-The]The Upsetters[/url] before joining [a=Bob Marley] in the group [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/52145-Wailers-The]The Wailers[/url] (that would become [a=Bob Marley & the Wailers]). Also played on various other Jamaican reggae sessions.
Nicknamed "Family Man" (or "Fams") because he's the father of 40 kids. Sons include [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/1800230-F-Barrett]Floyd Barrett[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/4374513-K-Barrett-2]Kevin Barrett[/url], and [a=Aston Barrett Jr.].