A Bitter Feud Between Aston "Familyman" Barrett and the Marley Family

[@reggaegistxtra_ng]

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[@KyOte13]

NONE of Bob’s band members should be struggling. That’s crazy, and Bob wouldn’t want that.

[@ssliburd1]

If Bob was alive they would have never made him that big and he would have been struggling like 98 % of the other musicians out here. They made him a brand and here they are making merchandise off the dead. #evil

[@abubakarrbangura4450]

Was it no Bob Marley who insisted none of the band members sign a contract because Rastafarians do not sign contract? That was the reason why Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer left the Wailers group because they refused to be part of the band without signing any contracts. Chris Blackwell loved things that way as Bob Marley ended up owning royalties to some songs he never wrote. Rita Marley was deeply involved also.

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

@@SovereignSoulTV he needs to get active. He's been quiet too long. Chronixx got the opportunity to be the new crown prince of reggae but he looks to have lost his hunger and that's worrying for fans like me. We still waiting for his second album 😭

[@atshabal]

​@@ssliburd1Bob sold millions before his death he was already a big rock star,having his studio and record company and producing others artists he would have been a reggae legend no matter what,his tragic death made him an iconic.

[@aundreamellado6112]

@@SovereignSoulTV now its Al Anderson n the. Marvin Junior left

[@YHJumna]

Rest in peace Aston Barrett much love from Kenya

[@Gary-vl7lp]

Family Man is totally telling the truth..... !!!! Aston and Carlie " ,... deserve every penny...😮

[@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4]

nope, aston and carly were not close , carly liked bob more aston didnt care about carly

[@Gary-vl7lp]

@@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4 who anything about close wot are you talking about...??? Yu talking to me...if so you make no sense I dunno what you mean...

[@Gary-vl7lp]

@@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4 ARE YOU one of those culture vulture people...Yo.. check dis . I am 63 years old and I used to Go to BOB Studio, EVERYDAY .. smoke weed and Chil' ,..there was a brother there Name juicy that used to sell fried fish weed and juices ,... whoever you Are don't come to,..' Correct ( me ).. You probably weren't even born in 1980...I think that your ,..' Tenacity ' Is getting the better of you ... your Probably not black..( by the way you Presented yourself...much less Jamaican... .. Chil' dude.

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

He was paid off in 94

[@Gary-vl7lp]

@@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm paid off ".. like all the other artist...you sound like a producer....I am sure if he was " Paid Off " ,...that he would not still be asking for money and he is at the end of his Life... further more he just doesn't strike me as that kind of person,.. him and Bob were good friends...I am sure he would not have Lasted if he were not genuine.

[@Sotangy247]

Rest in peace Aston. And thank you for the music

[@kofiofosu9051]

Bob was the soul of the band, but Carlton and Family man were the heart beat of the music.

[@gullyrider1]

Word!!!

[@FireSankra7]

Bless for them words, & so true.

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Yeah

[@HelenLintrepide]

What a shame. .

[@HortenseRomer]

Rita Marley claims the Barrett brothers were sessions players how she say that and the Barrett brothers tour with Bob and the I threes until the time of Bob t death also the other members of the wailers band she must lost her mind. Aston Barrett was the band leader Bob confirmed that Fams and his brother Carlton is resting in peace ☮️ travel well my brothers this is very painful.

[@lancebeamon9729]

The music recording industry is a dirty business.

[@Ranymo]

Bob Marley must be turning in his grave to see the way how Rita deal with his good friends.

[@Shaozuki]

Rita is a witch

[@m.d.walker]

It’s not true. She tried to support them but she can’t in to perpetuity. Also she needed to give money to Bunny and Tosh. Record executives are the ones who set up dishonest contracts

[@angela-bx6gu]

Bob should have made a will and not leave everyone to “ fight over it” as per Bob’s words. Money will show people up for who they are

[@chegenjonjo1381]

The sound of the drums and the heavy bass in bobs music is what attracted to his music.

[@josephatang3915]

Me too. And the philosophy.

[@ohgeejp3]

100%

[@dionmarecha1713]

Sound without proper message is noisy

[@chegenjonjo1381]

@@dionmarecha1713 yea I agree, but in reggae, the most important instruments are the drums and the bass guitar. Instruments attracts people to listen a song.

[@cedricliggins7528]

Especially the live recordings and performances. Babylon by Bus is an album masterpiece

[@kingbobbycuba887]

Shameful behavior by the MARLEY family.

[@antoniusdesir5585]

The Marleys are all about money. Bob Marley Vodka is coming to a store near you.

[@ahiareds5118]

​@antoniusdesir5585 Rita Marley, that is. Rita Marley murdered those wailers' musicians for their own money. At the end of the day, the Almighty God is real.

[@antoniusdesir5585]

@@ahiareds5118I did find out that she and Chris Blackwell did shady stuff including forging Bob signature to exclude the wailers from royalties. That new Bob biopic to me is just another money grab. How many Marley movies and documentaries have we seen. I seriously don’t need to know Bob’s favorite food or baby mother. Maybe that’s mostly for their mostly white audience. All that being said I have to be honest and say Rita Marley is my favorite female vocalist of all time. Am a huge fan of her music.

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

​@@antoniusdesir5585TBF this is the first ever Marley movie

[@monwell250]

Without a good reggae bassist, a band is nothing!

[@ECKMUSICPRODUCTIONINVESTMENTcc]

Evil and greedy. I hate what they did to the Barrett brothers.

[@jeandesirekabamba2349]

Aston and Carlton revolutionized Reggae music with the syncopation bass guitar playing and the one drop drumbeat respectively. They will never be matched. They were pioneers. The Wailers wouldn't be who they were without these amazing brothers. Thank you for the music! I dearly keep the entire discography of the Wailers. Rest In Peace, Bro Aston " Family Man"

[@MAArch-ec7se]

Greed. Greed. Greed. Greed. Bob Marley obviously came from the dirt and didn’t make it by himself. Yet it appears his family are greedy and feel they are above the people that contributed to making Bob a success from which they are benefiting. They treat their own people worst than the other people treat their people. The man is now destitute from fighting to prove his case. I wish him well. Bob would not rob his brethren.

[@pineapple-wi5mg]

He passed away.

[@Lexxus1986]

Dont blame his family he was begged to sign a will up to a day before his death. The lawyer herself interveiw said without one it will go to your wife and children and in his Bob voice he said “dat a’right”

[@m.d.walker]

Why didn’t Bob Marley ensure the contracts with the record companies were more solid. He and Don Taylor. The problem is with the original contracts. Even Bob signed bogus contracts

[@joolsfactor]

Agree. Bob would not like his collaborators to be treated like this. I have a theory that Rita, although she loved Bob, felt she had been treated unfairly by him. He was rumoured to have smacked her, had numerous affairs which he blatantly flaunted in front of her. She worked hard alongside of him touring the world. She took a bullet for him. Maybe she now feels that she deserves everything that she can get from Bobs estate

[@joolsfactor]

😅​@@m.d.walker

[@tehuti_tha_rebel]

The Barrett Brothers were there from the very beginning. This is so wrong. Family man in particular was the arranger of Bob's music and made some of Bob's best sounds. This is wrong on so many levels. I cannot believe the marley family did this to family man. R.I.P Carlton Barrett . Just wow!!!

[@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4]

you're believing lies, search AL Anderson interviews theres 3 or 4 40 minute interviews about this topic and Bob and the band he tells the true story of Aston who was very greedy and lazy who just wanted All of the bands money

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

Business is business

[@tehuti_tha_rebel]

@@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4 I watched the Al Anderson interview and you are right. He told spilled al the beans. I must say I was shocked and I don't think he's telling lies. Thanks for pointing that out to me.

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Aston Barrett and brother were not there from the very beginning and joined the Original Wailers after almost 10 years after its formation in 1970.

[@MaryBywaters]

Wanted all of the bands money? Yeah nah.Don't believe it. They should be given enough to live comfortably. This is shameful. @@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4

[@MojoRising-oi9ef]

Aston created the backbone of Bob Marley and the Wailer’s sound. A true genius of reggae bass playing and arrangements. RIP you hero and legend 🙏❤️

[@johntait5141]

For what Aston contributed, he should be comfortable for his remaining time here on earth.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

He shouldn't have so many kids !!

[@evertonbrownsnr.5807]

​@@2msvalkyrie529that's none of your Buisness

[@ssliburd1]

@@evertonbrownsnr.5807lol, how is that none of that person business, when that could be a main factor why he probably don’t have any of his money today, especially if them children was gotten all over de place?

[@huggyb04]

Why are people conflating separate issues the Central issue is not about him being broke today what about his entitlement to royalties so I do not see how the number of kids. He has has any relevance to the Central issue. Unfair and unjust ,….. just because we have the power to type whatever we want 😮to type. irrespective of relevance to the substantive issue. had he been 10:50 10:50 receiving the royalties that he believes he was entitled to then we would probably not be discussing the number of kids. He allegedly has I think we should show the man courtesy and respect and demonstrate some self restraint instead of shooting from the hip just because we feel like it

[@ssliburd1]

@@huggyb04 🙄 did he not sign a contract for a large sum of money and that’s what cause him to forfeit his royalty payment? An unrighteous world cares not whether we can read, write, or comprehend. Whatever verbal agreement he and Bob had is not gonna hold up in any court, when Bob was owned by Island Records. Btw the different women and children all over de place, plus whatever other extra curricular activities he got into made him lose his money, like a typical entertainer life. One wrong is not bigger than the other. He gotta take some responsibility too.

[@zillogullu33]

This is why Peter Tosh is my wailer real heart ❤

[@LADYG-gl1jx]

He is the real revolutionary

[@sunshinehand1223]

Tosh, seh\sung *the hammer* for a reason!...

[@zawadiyahb.7982]

This feud has nothing to do with Bob, so your comment is out of context, what the wife and children do has nothing to do with Bob, so there should be no comparison with Peter unless you are comparing the both of them.

[@rose-mariecargill9100]

He was silence

[@zillogullu33]

@@zawadiyahb.7982 you dont know the Jamaican saying : What gone bad a morning cant go good a evening .... after what took place with the original Wailers group...you think there isnt a Karmic reaction...check the history and you see why this is happening now.

[@jdoes1991]

Bob Marley is my hero and favourite artist, but without the Barrett Bros, we would not be acquainted to his one drop reggae sound that we love so much. If Bob were alive today, this would not happen. Appalling from the Marley family.

[@shawnrichards1393]

Bob never came up with the one drop !!!! Who told you that

[@jdoes1991]

@@shawnrichards1393 I never said he invented the one drop sound.

[@rolandmarkland6844]

Reading is fundamental.

[@jaydaksy4094]

@@shawnrichards1393Reading is clearly your weakness.

[@musamusashi]

The Marley family has turned the spiritual and artistic legacy of Bob into an empire of greed. The apple fell very far from the tree, this time.

[@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4]

nope , look what this video is doing with these huge lies its going to be reported for misinformation

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

It's business. You grow by expanding which some call selling out

[@giq8747]

Also, Bob repented of his rastafarian connection and rededicated his faith in Jesus Christ again so he could be buried in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The Marley family won't talk about that part either because it detracts from the rasta image Bob cultivated for most of his life and in the height if his fame.

[@Unpolitisch80]

Exactly 👍

[@Fari-100]

​@giq8747 he f'd up right there yeah, turn back rasta 🤷🏽‍♂️ if that's even the whole truth.... me lose offa de Marleys dem long time.....

[@647boss2]

This is what happens when greedy lawyers get involved. The Barrett brothers are also the 'Hippy Boys', the 'Reggae Boys' and the Mighty 'Upsetters' with Lee Scratch Perry who not only spearheaded the new Reggae Sound of Drum and bass but laid the foundation for much of Reggae music's top hits from 1968 to 1981. The Marley estate should be able to share more of the wealth with them.

[@winnig2284]

Yes the Barrett Brothers's contribution to Reggae music is very undisputed, They not only were part of the wailers band, they were session musicians from 60's, the inhouse names you've mentioned. The pop world which include's Hip hop many artists were paid handsomely living in luxuries. But Reggae foundation musicians and artists have been ripped off by everyone from some of the Producer's right up to Lawyers and big corporate companies. though the music never stops playing and being embraced in every corner of the planet, the musicians that worked hard through many many years to produce the finest of all music still fighting on and going to their graves without being fairly paid whats theirs for their mass contribution. WHAT AN EVIL CRUEL AND GREEDY WORLD WE LIVE IN

[@dronochieonochie4589]

Am shocked to hear this...they could have sat down to talk about it....

[@pineapple-wi5mg]

Lee Scracth Perry went to England and sold alot of records done with the Wailers as per Bunny Wailer.

[@647boss2]

@@pineapple-wi5mg yes and Scratch was sued for alot of that throughout the 90's and early 2000's. So again why has there not been the same justice for those seeking compensation from the Marleys???

[@brianbass10]

R.I.P. Aston "Family Man" Barrett The Architect of Reggae

[@warburgaby]

😍😍😍

[@georgeharris529]

PAY DEM!!!

[@wailersbarrett]

Karma will never forget. For what they stole from my father legacy

[@nerodiamante9441]

May he be cradled by his personal Ancestors and our collective Ancestors until such time 🌹 So sorry for your loss Beluved Manners an Respek Sistar NeroDiamante 1PerfectLove 🙏🏿🙏🏿❤🖤💚🌹

[@ChristosCampbell]

What 6 songs did the Barret Brothers write ?

[@gorillatekdrummajorz]

Your father & uncle were geniuses! It’s very unfortunate that greed caused misfortunes

[@yokoniyasimbaya4447]

Sorry for that but I think that if Bob Marley was here he could have given them the money regardless. I think that Ziggy and the other family can settle privately something to the remaining family members of the Barrrets.

[@MaryBywaters]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Much love to you. Stay strong. ♥

[@evertonbrownsnr.5807]

Marley's ,pay the man them their money

[@ssliburd1]

Where are they gonna get the money from? The check gotta come from Island Records and Island Records gotta get the check from Universal Music Group. Entertainers don’t have enough money to pay other entertainers.

[@nasimaali9646]

Family Man mistake was signing that settlement agreement in 1994, he lost the case with that alone.

[@tehuti_tha_rebel]

Yeah. Once you settle there's no going back

[@jr.rasentertainment4074]

True indeed

[@musamusashi]

He was misguided and made a huge mistake, but if Blackwell and the Marley weren't so greedy, the issue would have not risen to start with, and all would have get the slice they deserved from the huge cake Bob left.

[@agro-valleyfarm7217]

It's not as simple as that there MUST be more to it than that-it's most likely that "Family Man" was told that he would continue to receive future royalty income for the songs that he wrote for Bob. Remember he couldn't read or write and he was dealing with a crafty/dishonest owner of a record company. It was when Bob hired Don Taylor as his business manager that he was able to stop Chris Whitewell from claiming that he was the producer of the albums that the Wailers did with Island record. There are numerous reggae artists who have had bad experiences with Island record such as Jimmy Ciff, Max Romeo and others. Max Romeo once described his record deal with Island records as a "death certificate". And why would Lee 'Stratch' Perry record a song naming Blackwell as a vampire, “sucking the blood of the sufferers"???

[@agro-valleyfarm7217]

There are numerous reggae artists who have had bad experiences with Island record such as Jimmy Ciff, Max Romeo and others. Max Romeo once described his record deal with Island records as a "death certificate". And why would Lee 'Stratch' Perry record a song naming Blackwell as a vampire, “sucking the blood of the sufferers"???@@musamusashi

[@BergR1]

One of the greatest rhythm sections of all times, unique and irreplaceable. It should be clear to anyone with big ears just how important those two brothers were not only to music but the whole genre of reggae. Shame on the Marley family trust and the record label, their greed knows no limits.

[@JamesBrown-ob9mh]

Sir Aston Familyman Barrett, l am so sorry that you were treated in this way. You deserved so much more. God rest your peaceful soul, and my sincere condolences go out to your family, friends and all who had the privlidge to know you through your music. You will be greatly and sadly missed. Thank you so much for your contribution to reggae music. Dub it up in Zion Sir, bass supreme.

[@anthonynattoo1935]

Rita is no good. She has disrespected and dismissed Beverley Kelso (an original singer in tje Wailers) as "just a backup singer". This is why she is suffering right now with her health. She is no good!

[@jasmineclark1670]

KARMA

[@aundreamellado6112]

Even if they were session musicians they entitle to there contribution which means royalty

[@westyraviz]

Go listen to Al Anderson’s interview. He utterly despised Aston Barrett’s personality and totally disparaged him, but what he didn’t deny was Aston Barrett’s musical genius, and he gave Aston his just due for his contributions to Bob Marley’s music. And the distinctive bass line and a lot of the arrangement was all Aston Barrett. But I’ve also said that Bob and Aston drove one another to excellence. Would Bob Marley’s sound been as delicious and evergreen without Aston Barrett’s contributions? Probably not. But without Bob Marley, the world would probably never have heard of Aston Barrett. If Aston were the star and not Bob, then after Bob’s passing Aston would have simply found another singer and replicated the success he had with Bob. But this didn’t happen because Bob was indeed the music and the message. Bob had the vision. But Aston Barrett and Carlton Barrett never received their just due after Bob passed.

[@reggaegistxtra_ng]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@ByronMathews-sf9gw]

Real talk

[@darrenevans-henry7338]

I love this rationale.

[@kamachiekaimachiande685]

In that interview, Al said to him that in the event he passes, he Al Anderson should not forget the Barret brothers. What he thought was that they will need his help because they are not educated. But I think what Marley meant was that they are the core of that powerful group. Without the two brothers, I don’t think the Wailers would have been this complete.

[@647boss2]

@@kamachiekaimachiande685 💯

[@AieshaBarrett]

RIP DAD, please let him rest in peace. 🙏🏽🕊️💔

[@timothydraper3687]

I only have my own Dad now, out of my parents, your late father reminds me of my own, in having a presence which meant that his love for you was without question. I hope that you carry that with you always, and the wisdom you absorbed from him without registering it at the time. I'm sure it will surface for you when it's needed. Peace.

[@user-xc4un9yz9z]

From New Zealand, Kia Kaha ( be & stay strong ) Aiesha, your dad the smoothest grooviest soulfulest drummer ever, he and your uncle is why i 💕 reggae, nui nui Aroha, ( big big love ) Bro love ❤️

[@lion8608]

Carlton Barrett is the Wailers sound. Without Carlton Barrett drumming, you don't hear the Wailers sound. Any song Carlton play drums on you'll hear the Wailers sound.

[@reggaegistxtra_ng]

You're right, but also give Carlton 'Santa' Davis is credits. He was the original drummer on Africa Unite, Coming In From The Cold, Zimbabwe, and Chant down Babylon.

[@musamusashi]

Carlton AND Aston, the two together created that sound since they were working for Lee Perry, and then developed it to perfection with The Wailers.

[@lion8608]

@@reggaegistxtra_ng o i wasn't taking anything away from Santa, he's a great drummer one of the best but we're talking about the original Wailers sound. If you listen to some of Israel Vibrations songs you'll hear that Wailers sound cause Carlton Barrett played drums on some of them. No disrespet to the other drummers but Carlton B. drumming is very unique, compared to the other Reggae drummers and the tuning of his drums is totally different.

[@evertonbrownsnr.5807]

​@@reggaegistxtra_ngdavis is a wicked, he drive away leave Petèr and friends to die, wicked boy that

[@oscarreidd5336]

True brother the truth .

[@lipsrhythm8060]

It is shocking and disgusting that the Marley Family has done this. The Barrett brothers and their family deserve what they are owed.

[@PKBassPlaya]

The Carlton brothers are the reason anyone listened to Bob in the first place. The drums and the bass sounds those two brothers produced is the cornerstone and foundation of the Wailers. That's why i have a problem when things aren't expressly made clear legally just to avoid situations like this. Family members will come in and make everyone who worked hard to make Bob succeed look like leeches. And for Aston to lose his brother the way he did, should also be grounds for consideration as well. All those years making that type of music for nothing and to be called mere session artists or backups. That ain't right at all.

[@alikamedia]

Without any doubt, Aston and his late brother, Carlton, made massive contributions to the success of Bob Marley and the Wailers. To the law, he may have been settled, but to natural justice, it would appear that he has been shortchanged. And his inability to read and write seemed to have been exploited and only made matters worse for him.

[@reggaegistxtra_ng]

Your thoughts are highly appreciated 🙏

[@huggyb04]

Itwas so sad to hear these great icons of Bob Marley and The Wailers dismissed as merely session musicians the whole episode is distasteful, especially when you consider the fact that there is plenty to go around!!!! from what we know about the ethos of Bob Marley many of us do not think that this is what he would’ve wanted for his friends There is more than enough to go around. I think many would not agree that family man and his brother Carlton were mainly session musicians !!!! they were integral to the sound, personally, I think family man was stitched by his own attorneysto sign that earlier compromise agreement because lawyers have a way of manipulating your decision to what they really want which is not always necessarily what is best for the client but when they convince you that “that“ is the best you can get and then you’re confronted with horrendous cost. It makes it much easier for you to relent and just sign what they put in front of you Because you have to believe your lawyers, right I think hi’s lawyers at the time making him, sign a badthe compromise deal all those years ago and it came back to haunt himonce he had better clarity of thought and the process all in all it is a real shame. What happened, it was so not necessary There is so much money being generated by the estate that not one of his seeds shall sit ion the sidewalk and beg their bread I can only put pray, and hope that the man is made good before his time on earth ends. This is such a sad story..”greed”tarnishing the Marley brand

[@jasmineclark1670]

@@reggaegistxtra_ng Love your channel. Please read this book by Bob Marley's Manager, Don Taylor who is now deceased. It's based on facts about Rita M, etc: DON TAYLOR MARLEY AND ME THE REAL STORY AS TOLD TO MIKE HENRY

[@jimmyandtheresurrection7247]

Some gain the world with the risk of losing their souls. Ones and ones must remember this.

[@naijanistan]

The Marley family took advantage of the Barretts family for sure. This is sad and it’s against what Bob preached about all his life. All this confusion and controversies wouldn’t have been in existence should 3 of them were alive today. I mean, Bob, Aston and Carl. May they all continue to rest in peace. It’s heartbreaking though to hear that one of the world’s best Bass Guitarists could neither read nor write. I’ll be forever proud of him.

[@schultzvil]

Any musician who has ever listened to BM & W knows the Barrett Brothers were absolutely essential to the sound & impact of that music, both in the studio and on every stage around the world. It’s also clear Fams contribution to those songs was foundational. Man should have lived out his days in comfort. I consider a disgrace that he did not.

[@KallusGarnet]

I'm sorry but he had 2 million dollars and chose to spend it in court to get more money which is a very foolish decision, he should have kept the money.

[@DonTheking]

@@KallusGarnetit’s not about the money. It’s about getting what he’s rightfully entitled to

[@ronsmith286]

In all honesty if it wasn’t for Carlton and family man Barrett , Bob Marley wouldn’t have reached that far, the Barrett brothers are the greatest drum and bass reggae duo of all time, and I deem Carlton Barrett as thee greatest reggae drummer of all time bar none! But we all know Rita Marley is greedy and wicked, and I doubt Marcia Griffitts and Judy Mowatt got their just due either!

[@MarcusEye]

Rita Marley was left with $45 million USD after Bob’s death. She has turned that 45 million into Billions- literally. 60 million is not an unreasonable amount to pay Aston and the band . And in my humble opinion- they all deserve it. I know the Marley empire costs a lot to run and paying their stable of artists is expensive, but I think they should make it right. I believe bob would have wanted it that way.

[@hanksmiththemusicman5006]

Rita is on her way out, the Marley brothers should get together and right this wrong, seeing as how they owe everything to Bob Marley AND the Wailers!!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@desalines]

Too late for that now. But i agree, in fact the JA government shouldve stepped in to assist him with his homes.

[@TheLolapuff]

RIP Familyman. So glad I got to see that fantastic man live a couple years ago Well done mini-doc. Thank you

[@TheTrooperMB]

RIP my hero .. I started bass listening to metal , but Family Man was a living legend for me and still was even today i blasted the Osaka 79' show before learning about the news that he passed yesterday ..

[@kennethestrill851]

This shouldn't even be a topic. The Barrett brothers were the heartbeat of Bob Marley and the Wailers.

[@raymondricardo5725]

The Marley family is disgraceful on this matter and are so money hungry over money that they did not make, Family Man more than deserves his share but Rita & Blackwell hoard the money for themselves so they can say they are rich, how disgraceful. The Marleys do nothing for TrenchTown, Reggae music, Bob's band members including Bunny and Peter. You can't bring money with you when you die, so do the right thing and help & share it with everyone who deserves it while you are alive, your soul will be blessed for eternity but maybe Rita & Chris want to be the richest people in the cemetary lol.

[@SoundScientist1]

Blackwell probably has big shot entertainment attorneys working to maintain Island Record's ownership interests in the Wailer's catalog. I do NOT DOUBT that Carlie & Aston made MAJOR contributions to writing many of the Wailer's hit tunes. Their musical vibration & Family Man's bass lines are the bedrock foundation of many of those tunes.

[@pan.satyros131]

RIP Aston "Familyman" Barrett. Your bass playing changed the world.

[@raoufbasit]

The Barrett brothers were the heart and soul of the Wailers. This is shameful, plain and simple

[@onlyjoetee]

Bob would NEVER have allowed this to happen if he had lived. Rita was very wrong and greedy for this

[@jasmineclark1670]

Rita and her pickney dem will pay. Mark my words.

[@anthonyhutchinson77]

This should serve as a wake-up call to all the young talented and aspiring musicians... Don't follow the IGNORANCE of the loud mouths shouting RASTAFARI!!... Learn to READ and WRITE... EDUCATE yourselves to defend your families rights... stop TRUSTING in mankind to do the right thing! TALENT alone is NOT ENOUGHH!!!

[@ssliburd1]

If them Rasta’s was calling on and serving the Most High YAH, them heathen wouldn’t have stand a chance playing around them. But they choose to call Selassie name and wouldn’t let the man Rest In Peace.

[@ronkali5365]

Tosh was well educated

[@anthonyhutchinson77]

@@ronkali5365 IMO... Education doesn't assure us of achieving our goals,, yet it expands our opportunities. Peter was right in many things, but like all of us he made some bad choices... much aggression is often unproductive...

[@ronkali5365]

@@anthonyhutchinson77 You see it as aggression, many see it as a man taking no BS from anyone. Speaking his mind straight out not sugar coating anything

[@anthonyhutchinson77]

@@ronkali5365I understand that my brother... not taking BS from anyone is sometimes shortsighted... we all have experienced the vindictiveness of others because we try to stand for our rights. We have to face the reality of this world. Everything has its place and sometimes we need to choose our battles. We have lost the musical genius of Tosh and his undeserving suffering was most unfortunate... Even so give Thanks for his music... I have benefitted and I am thankful for it...

[@ickimadrasi8965]

Money changes everything, it even change Rasta people too

[@WhattEvery]

Greatest Reggae Bassist of all time, in my opinion, short-changed? His tantalizing bass lines lives forever, regardless. RIP!

[@LadyDee-rg9ee]

Bro. Robert, his musicians, and friends all accompanied each other. There is no such thing as Robert would not be famous if it wasn't for Bro. Carly. They were all very young at the time and all struggling entertainers. The community came together and advocated for Reggae music to get recognition and airplay. It took a long time until finally our voices were heard. Long live the true history of Reggae music.

[@Joobajuba]

It all started when the wailers splits. Peter and Bunny left. They knew this was coming. Very sad.

[@clitlickah]

Apparently so, all three equally talented but everything was Bob

[@kennethestrill851]

Bob Marley is rolling over in his grave for how his band members are being treated.

[@johnnyman9513]

RIP FAMILY MAN, majestic drum and bass combo from the brothers alongside Marley!

[@chandamukuka8812]

I will be very disappointed if family man hasn't been given his royalties cause today i walk up to the news that he has passed away

[@barrygiddey9139]

Sad struggle-Shouldn’t have been this way for any of them!

[@JayFarmBoy]

EEK-A-MOUSE has been saying these things and called crazy!

[@giq8747]

He mentioned Bob being a coke head too..wonder if that's true. Probably is.

[@joycendungu-nb9ds]

Bunny wailer wrote an open letter,an on-line letter. Rita was a very dark woman. She got rid of both Tosh and Bob. Google on-line and see if it's still thete

[@ronkali5365]

@@joycendungu-nb9ds At least give us something to go on..

[@joycendungu-nb9ds]

@@ronkali5365 God is good all the time,His justice endures forever

[@joycendungu-nb9ds]

@@ronkali5365 l hope l understand you...with regards to exactly what happened,that letter by bunny wailer gave alot of details. Bunny himself escaped narrowly.lt was all about money. Bunny was really mistreated by Rita. After this open on-line letter,Rita went down with a stroke. This is all a painful experience,for all of us, Rita shocked everyone. Google "Bunny Wailer letter to the Ghanian Authorities" where Bunny requests the Ghanian Gov't to arrest Rita.

[@X1OYD]

R.I.P Aston “FAMILY MAN” Barrett🔥

[@delhartmcgregor]

The love of money is the root of all evil. They go to sleep at night they eat they drink,smiling In front of cameras Like everything's okay unbelievable.

[@lamargrant8151]

Too often we hear of so many of these great Jamaican musicians who have either struggled before death or who are still struggling because of unscrupulous greedy persons. It is heartbreaking

[@rogermansour6085]

Aston and Carlton were the backbone of the WAILERS and made the music the quality it was. Rita was very selfish and should of made sure All the WAILERS were well provided for. Evangelist Roger Mansour former manager of Junior Braitwaite from the original WAILERS.

[@Fari-100]

Evangelist, tho, ain't nothing to tout 😖

[@nasimaali9646]

Bob should’ve left a Will, he knew he was dying and should’ve had his affairs in order. SMH

[@RH421939]

Rasta believe in eternal life that’s why they never have a will

[@mellow_keys8618]

@@RH421939illogical because yes you’ll live forever but your body the things you owned will say.

[@cassandrajenkins9319]

Still that was foolish he never left a will sorry​@@RH421939

[@thenowchurch6419]

Bob had a superstitious aversion to death (many have it) and refused to acknowledge it by preparing a Will. How much different would things had turned out apart from his children and baby mothers being resentful about what he would have left for who?

[@dee24874]

Exactly!!

[@vadermasktruth]

This is ridiculous. Those albums probably generated a hundred million dollars. 264,000 pounds is spare change in the big picture. They did him dirty.

[@jr.rasentertainment4074]

Rita Marley was acting as Delilah killing out all Wailers musicians, financially. The foundation of the sound should be paid to the musicians. Watching all the way from Vanuatu

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

Did you know the band members were all paid off in the 80s? Which is why Family Man's lawsuit was thrown out in 94??

[@jr.rasentertainment4074]

@@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm do you have the links to the article?

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

​@@jr.rasentertainment4074no I read that in a book written about Marley.

[@muzigwala4413]

I fully support the man

[@kingdred3568]

Can't be paid off and the music lives, always royalties as long as the music keep playing and making money, lije it is said 'mi nuh have no fren inna high society ' another criminal enterprise won that's all it is.​@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm

[@anthonynattoo1935]

Rita IS NO GOOD!!. Give them Hell Family man Barrett. You're responsible for those baseline Rhythms in Bob's Albums. The Marley clan is too damn selfish!!

[@JayNubi]

Eekamouse doesn't sound so crazy now.

[@advancedadam.7699]

What did ekeamouse say?????

[@JayNubi]

@@advancedadam.7699 Look it up.

[@catstone3136]

An insult of the greatest magnitude to the great Bob Marley and all that he stood for🙏🏾

[@adrianventour]

I do agree the marleys should of helped him out with all the money they have not nice

[@lesterstanislas5590]

Bunny tried to tell us.

[@joy2theworld488]

No he Told us

[@phyllissantuchadelafuente]

He told us plain and clear.... Many just choose not to listen.... But ya know, they (Rita and the Marley Family) will reap what they sow!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@aswad1371]

Costs Peter his life.

[@naturalmystic5232]

Yes, Bunny Walier told us years ago. I'm pretty sure Jo Mersa Marley knew too much like he said in I'm hurting inside. People practicing evil.

[@ronkali5365]

@@naturalmystic5232 well let us know what he said

[@Taw993]

Marley family shameful behavior

[@agro-valleyfarm7217]

It's not as simple as that there MUST be more to it than that-it's most likely that "Family Man" was told that he would continue to receive future royalty income for the songs that he wrote for Bob. Remember he couldn't read or write and he was dealing with a crafty/dishonest owner of a record company. It was when Bob hired Don Taylor as his business manager that he was able to stop Chris Whitewell from claiming that he was the producer of the albums that the Wailers did with Island record. There are numerous reggae artists who have had bad experiences with Island record such as Jimmy Ciff, Max Romeo and others. Max Romeo once described his record deal with Island records as a "death certificate". And why would Lee 'Stratch' Perry record a song naming Blackwell as a vampire, “sucking the blood of the sufferers"???

[@DerickRose-ld2qv]

May brothers rest in peace, they were truly the heart beat of the wailers

[@chriscole7082]

The grievance in music is sadly so deep when the loaf is so big and the man wants his slice off the loaf.

[@aundreamellado6112]

No wander why rita end up ina wheel chair

[@nasimaali9646]

And where’s Family Man? Him dead. Rita outlived most of them living in luxury! wheelchair and all. Oop.

[@cassandrajenkins9319]

Well u ain't really saying nothing because everybody gonna die one day but wickedness is wickedness family man should've been paid in full looks like u defend fuckery which says alot about you​@@nasimaali9646

[@ronkali5365]

@@nasimaali9646 That won't get you past those gates

[@jasmineclark1670]

She can't walk or talk...Karma.

[@evertonbrownsnr.5807]

​@@jasmineclark1670you are so Right

[@mariawood2467]

Bob would be crazy if he knew was happening to his brothes. Its very sad. He and the band built an empire to feed every one who worked hard on the albulms. Rita was dropped in the middle and didnt know lawyers were out to get what they could. Rita should have seen the lkght and gave the brothers access to the money they deserved.

[@AutisticusMaximus-hx7pp]

Their contribution to the wailers sound has got to be worth more than the early settlement. These guys are worth many millions for what they did. sure, Bob Marley was the main man, who is the voice, the lyrics, the melodies, and the stage charisma, and he’s going to get most of the money. Fair enough but to know barrett lost his houses over a squabble about creative recognition makes me so sad. But if you go to Babylon for justice, that’s what happens.

[@gullyrider1]

The treatment of the Aston "Family" Man and Carlton Barrett is extremely unjust!!!

[@richone10]

Rita is unbelievably cruel and greedy, even as she is wheel chair ridden.

[@sproutibrown5413]

With all the riches she have she is gonna shit up herself ......(🔥🔥🔥)

[@jasmineclark1670]

@richone2540 Yes, she is also wicked. She works lots of obeah on people...remember in the court house in the UK trial beween her and Aston Barrett, a frog walked into the court house with a pad lock on its' mouth. That's the reason Carlton lost the case. The Bible says, "the sins of the father, in this case "MOTHER" will visit the children. Woe be unto her offsprings.

[@dieselqueen]

He even wrote some of the songs, but that's the ugliness of the music business. Music always beautiful; the music BUSINESS ugly. I learned plenty from my father including the songs that Family Man wrote for the Wailers. They never gave my dad his due and recognition either, as one of the originators of Reggae music, so this touches me greatly. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@winnig2284]

Who was your dad if you don't mind me asking out of interest?

[@giq8747]

​@@winnig2284Coco melon

[@uprasietube]

Most of the wailers were left out from the royalties

[@jlmuk.comonlinemusiccommun4826]

The Marley family should be ashamed for the way they have disrespected Familyman and the legacy of Bob

[@zingasmith1076]

Agree this man should get everything he is owed Marley did not make this happen on his own.

[@juancarlos23alva]

Man what a LEGEND how sad this Marley family mafia that has become golden and filthy rich thanks also to the legacy of all these great artists who participated with Bob and have been forgotten but these greedy people who never have enough! I hope history pays them in glory for what all these thieves from the Marley family have stolen.

[@sanchezon]

Theres greediness in this world but the good thing is noone takes anything to the grave

[@ggilestate]

His signing that agreement in exchange of $260,000 US short changed his entire monetary reward! He was ill advised to sign that agreement as maybe he was threatened to be buried in legal fees in 1994. What a terrible end!

[@PhilipRoberts-zq9mn]

This is just so sad. After so many years in Bob's band, this happens to a person who was more or less the back bone of the band. This is why I keep saying that paper work, namely, a clear and distinct contract must agreed to so that there will not be any claims of impropriety on the parts of none of the parties involved.

[@nattidread5844]

Rita didn't do shit. She was just a side piece back up singer. If she wasn't married to Bob she wouldn't be famous.

[@empressmalaya]

💯

[@letelprek3481]

The Marley Family should be looking out for the less fortunate band Members from the Wailers. Period!

[@sunshinehand1223]

Bob's children needs to stop *vamping* their dad's energy!... Get in your own lane!...

[@jasmineclark1670]

They are vampires and blood suckers.

[@RH421939]

One of the rumors surrounding Peter tosh murder is that Rita had it set up because tosh was owed a bunch of money to

[@nasimaali9646]

Lies

[@OneDem99]

That's your own rumor you tryn to start

[@westyraviz]

Oh, knock it off!

[@RH421939]

Yeah it’s my rumor that I’m starting that I read In a book 🤣

[@georgelabanya8627]

Wow... you smoking hard food fam

[@Duppy40]

RIP Aston Familyman B !!! 😢

[@crownchrist]

Bunny wailer told it all …Rita & Blackwell 🔑

[@Braganzee1]

She did him dirty

[@melodkeyelash]

Bob was the luckiest man in the world to have the Barrett Bros. Truth 💯

[@jfmprovr3605]

WTF ? Aston & Carlton are the Wailers Drum & Bass is Reggae . Sad to see this bullshit legal crime of robbing the original pioneers of the best music in the World. Accountability bring Justice. Simple question is who played the instruments that were recorded. No doubt bout dat. Pay de man dem . Unu ungrateful an bad mine. Facts

[@hanksmiththemusicman5006]

This is a damn shame... 😢😢😢

[@baggatitus]

The Barrett brothers were telling the truth! Chris Blackwell is a devil and a thief. If it was not for the band Bob Marley would just be another struggling artist. This is wicked! I loved Bob but Peter was my artist. RIP Peter and Bob! Rita you know you sell the Barrett brothers and the band out, shameful.

[@Ferruge2040]

Carlton Barrett e Aston Family Barrett, mercem todos respeitos, porque eles eram responsáveis pelos os acordes das maiorias das músicas junto com Bob Marley.

[@nursemcfarlane6655]

The Barret Brothers are the foundation of Bob Marley's music. They were there from beginning to the end.