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Led by Aston Barrett Jr, the band features Mitchell Brunings on vocals One of the most important reggae bands, the The Wailers - founded by Bob Marley in the 60s - returns to Brazil in August for a series of concerts as part of the One World Tour 2022. The band is led by Aston Barrett Jr., himself reggae royalty…

For the last half century, The Wailers have been at the forefront of the reggae genre and have shown no signs of slowing down.

In anticipation of The Wailers’ show at The Orange Peel on Wednesday, May 25, Asheville Stages spoke with Aston Jr. about the band’s legacy, his thirst for knowledge, and a calling to spread the message of peace and love through music.

After a truly remarkable life, Alvin “Seeco” Patterson, percussionist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, passed away yesterday (November 1, 2021) in Kingston at age 90.

https://vimeo.com/631457166 ONE of reggae's cornerstones, Aston “Family Man” Barrett is the musician successive Jamaican 'builders' have refused. That changed last week (august 8 2021) when the Government announced the legendary bass man has been appointed to the Order of Distinction (Commander Class). Barrett, 74, was one of the driving forces behind The Wailers' sound that helped make Bob Marley a…

Like countless other key industry players across the globe, when Aston Barrett Jr learnt of the passing of legendary singer Bunny Wailer, he was deeply saddened.

Eighteen months after it was forced to close due to the pandemic, Brooklyn Bowl reopened its doors to a ticketed crowd on Wednesday for a concert from The Wailers

Richard Williams was at Bob Marley's funeral 30 years ago in Jamaica. He recalls an extraordinary carnival of music, prayer and full Rasta pageantry.