RIP Familyman

[salmon256]

RIP

Really hard lost, love his playing, inspire me tons.
His playing made me branch out deeper into the world of Reggae and dub... some amazing bass in those genres.

RIP again.

 

[MegaSwing]

Damn.

 

[6-3-2]

The guy who got me to pick up a bass. I'm still in awe of his grooves. The groove, funky timing and melody is still outrageous. Gonna play some of his music today in his honor.

 

[Atshen]

Never been big on reggae but the things I've learned about reggae bass playing was probably 100% that guy. RIP

 

[bass12]

I like referring to Aston as The Jamerson of JA. Such a special player and a huge influence on reggae bass.

 

[Rev_Slinky]

I was just playing along with Catch a Fire last night and marveling at his work. His tone and touch was always amazing. It would be hard to overstate the importance and influence of his contributions to world music. Happy Trails, Family Man.

 

[David OnTheMoon]

When I feel the need to "recharge" my groove, I play along with the "Catch A Fire" album. To really play Barrett's parts takes both concentration and the ability to let everything go. His bass lines were deep and melodious. R.I.P. Familyman.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Fams was a true original and an innovator. A prime example of "the tone is in his fingers".

 

[blacktocomm]

Uprising is my favorite play along Marley album. Great grooves on the record. RIP

 

[marc40a]

One of the kings. RIP

 

[davidjbass]

Another great goes to the Big Gig in the sky. RIP

 

[RandomKaren]

A great player. R.I.P.

 

[JtSD619]

Man…RIP to the absolute legend

 

[2cooltoolz]

RIP Familyman! Many "must learn" bass lines, to be a well rounded player! More challenging than you might expect!

 

[Coughdrops]

He's easily in my like top 3 bass players. His basslines always felt amazing and were crazy melodic and songs unto themselves. Impossible to replicate a sibling rhythm section too. Super bummed.

 

[ElMon]

Master of space and where to put the big fat notes.
Huge influence.
Huge loss.

One love!

 

[DJ Bebop]

 

[BBQV]

So sad.

 

[DJ Bebop]

He left 41 children behind.
One playing him in the bio-pic One Love.

 

[5StringBlues]

He left 41 children behind.
One playing him in the bio-pic One Love.

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