The Wailers Band are a reggae band formed by Aston Barrett in 1989, one of several spinoffs from

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History

After the death of Bob Marley in 1981, the Wailers continued, led by Aston Barrett and

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. The band continued to play a heavy worldwide touring schedule, and recorded as backing band with several singers. Carlton "Carly" Barrett, 36, was murdered at his Jamaica home in 1987. In 1989, Aston Barrett formed the Wailers Band, releasing the album ''I.D.'', and continued using the Wailers name when collaborating with other artists. Former Wailer Marvin joined in the early 1990s. The duo, along with a varying lineup recorded under several names, including the "Legendary" Wailers, and simply the Wailers, In 2008 Marvin joined another former Wailer, Al Anderson, in

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, leaving in 2011. In 2014, The Wailers Band embarked on worldwide "Legend Tour", marking the 30th anniversary of the release of the best-selling reggae album of all time.

The Wailers Reunited

In 2015, Aston "Familyman" Barrett began the process of reuniting past members of the Wailers, using the name the Wailers Reunited. Shows occurred in South America which included past members such as Barrett, Al Anderson, and Tyrone Downie. The Wailers performed in India for the first time. A US and UK tour took place in 2016.

One World

On August 21, 2020, Barrett's band released the album ''One World'', credited to the Wailers. The album includes the single "One World, One Prayer", co-written and produced by

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, featuring

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, Shaggy, and

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Band members

The Wailers Reunited (2016)

* Aston "Familyman" Barrett - bass * Aston Barrett Jr. - drums * Junior Marvin -

lead guitar Lead guitar (also known as solo guitar) is a musical part for a guitar in which the guitarist plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs and chords within a song structure. The lead is the featur ...

vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music ( arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or withou ...

* Donald Kinsey - lead guitar * Owen "Dreadie" Reid -

rhythm guitar In music performances, rhythm guitar is a technique and role that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with other instruments from the rhythm section (e.g., drum kit, bass guitar) ...

* Josh David Barrett -

lead vocals The lead vocalist in popular music is typically the member of a group or band whose voice is the most prominent melody in a performance where multiple voices may be heard. The lead singer sets their voice against the accompaniment parts of th ...

* Javaughn Bond - keyboards * Shema McGregor - vocals

The Band in 2020

* Aston "Familyman" Barrett - bass * Aston Barrett Jr. - drums * Donald Kinsey - lead guitar * Owen "Dreadie" Reid - rhythm guitar * Josh David Barrett - lead vocals * Andres Lopez - keyboards * Glen Dacosta - saxophone * Junior Jazz - guitar

The Band in 2022

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in April 2022: * Wendel "Junior Jazz" Ferraro - guitar, vocals * Andres Lopez - keyboards * Aston Barrett Jr. - drums * Mitchell Brunings - lead vocals * Owen "Dreadie" Reid - bass * Tamara "Teena" Barnes - vocals * Anne-Marie Thompson - vocals

Discography

Studio albums

* '' I.D.'' (1989) * ''

Majestic Warriors ''Majestic Warriors'' is a studio album by The Wailers Band. Track listing # "Liberty" (Junior Marvin, Aston Barrett, Michael "Boo" Richards, Earl Fitzsimmons, Andrew McIntyre, Alvin "Seeco" Patterson, Earl "Wire" Lindo) # "Trip" (Irving "Carro ...

'' (1991) * '' Jah Message'' (1994) * ''One World'' (2020)

Live albums

* ''My Friends'' (Live '95-'97) (1997) * ''Live at Maritime Hall'' (1999) * ''Live In Jamaica'' (2001) * ''Live'' (2003) * ''Legend Live'' (2006)

With other artists

* ''Reggae Vibration'' with

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(1982) * ''Reggae Vibration 2'' with Joe Yamanaka (1983) * ''It's About Time'', with

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(1983) * ''Reggae Vibration 3'' with Joe Yamanaka (1984) * ''Watchful Eyes Acclaimed LP for Jah Mel (1983) * "Makisupa Policeman" for Sharin' in the Groove (2001) * My Beautiful Garden, Donald & Lulu with The Wailers (1982) * Jerusalem (

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album) (1986) * Inkarnation, Iya Karna album with the Wailers (1986) * Real Joy, Ludovic DeBarboza And The Wailers (1987) * "A Step for Mankind" with Duane Stephenson & Bishop Lamont, ''Solutions for Dreamers: Season 3'' (2010) * '' HiFi Calypso'', with Karl Zéro (2004)

Guest singles

Music videos

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wailers Band, The 1989 establishments in Jamaica Jamaican reggae musical groups Musical groups established in 1989