Wailers Band
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| The Wailers Band | |
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| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genre(s) | Reggae |
| Years active | 1974 – present |
| Label(s) | Island Records, Atlantic Records, Tabu Records, RAS Records |
| Associated acts | Bob Marley & The Wailers The Original Wailers |
| Members | |
| Aston "Family Man" Barrett Elan Atias Keith Sterling Anthony Watson Audley Chisholm Chico Chin Everald Gayle Brady Walters Cegee Victory |
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| Former members | |
| Carlton Barrett Alvin "Seeco" Patterson Junior Marvin Donald Kinsey Tyrone Downie Earl "Wya" Lindo Al Anderson |
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The Wailers Band was the backing band for Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1974 until Bob Marley's death in 1981.
Bob Marley originally started singing with The Wailers, together with among others Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh. Following the demise of The Wailers, Bob Marley proceeded with his group Bob Marley & The Wailers, with the Wailers Band as the backing band, and the I Threes as backup vocalists. The Wailers Band consisted of among others bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett and his brother, drummer Carlton (Carlie) Barrett, who had been members of Lee "Scratch" Perry's studio band, The Upsetters,[1] with whom The Wailers had recorded some of their most notable songs.
After the death of Bob Marley in 1981, the Wailers Band was led by Junior Marvin and Aston Barrett.
Today the band continues to play live in concert, and in 2006 they played on 311's Summer Unity tour along with Pepper. Their current lineup includes: Elan Atias on lead vocals, Aston "Family Man" Barrett on bass, Keith Sterling on keys, Anthony Watson on drums, Audley Chisholm on rhythm guitar, Chico Chin on trumpet, Everald Gayle on trombone, Brady Walters and Cegee Victory on background vocals. In 2008 former Wailers Junior Marvin, Al Anderson and Earl "Wya" Lindo began touring as The Original Wailers.
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[edit] Recordings
[edit] Albums (after 1981)
- My Friends (1995)
- JAH Message (1994)
- Majestic Warriors (1991)
- I.D. (1989)
[edit] With Other Artists
- "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven" with Kenny Chesney (2008)
- "Makisupa Policeman" for Sharin' in the Groove (2001)
- Jerusalem (Alpha Blondy album) (1986)
[edit] References
- ^ Lee Scratch Perry Interview, New Musical Express, 17 November 1984
[edit] External links
[edit] Video
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