I heard this on the radio a few minutes ago.
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20240203/iconic-musician-aston-family-man-barrett-dies-77
I am truly gutted as he was my first inspiration to become a musician.
I will be playing many of his basslines today in his memory.

I found out he had passed earlier today, huge loss for the reggae community. He was a true stylist and trailblazer. And of course, I knew immediately this would be a  big one for jazzyvee... continue to take the inspiration and run with it.

That's a tough loss. What else can you say about somebody who starts from scratch with a whole genre of music, and makes it what it is? That's a hard curve to be graded on.


I think Vince has exactly the correct and appropriate tribute... honor the man, by playing his music as well as you can.

Thank you Jazzy, very sad

He will always remain an absolute legend and a "once in a lifetime" talent!!

Sad. May he rest in peace.