Together with Bob Marley – the Wailers sold over 250 million albums worldwide. When drummer Carlton ‘Carlie’ Barrett died in 87 he left his brother as the main man behind the Wailers’ mantle, and since then the line-ups have revolved around Aston ‘Family Man’ Barret – who’s widely regarded as one of the best bass players in the world. Modest and unassuming he was part of all the legendary shows Bob Marley & the Wailers played in the 70′s.

Family Man and new leadsinger Elan Attias together forms the main axis of the current Wailers – a group that’s one of the last, great reggae institutions, yet which refuses to live off past glories. That’s because whereas Family Man represents tried and trusted roots authenticity, Elan injects fresh excitement into a show that continues to attract enthusiastic audiences from around the world. By way of example, their first project – which promises to be a revelation – is a new Wailers’ album featuring some of the biggest names in popular music.

Aug 20th – Berns, Stockholm. (more info on Facebook)
Tickets: 320SEK +service – to be released soon.

Website: www.wailers.com
Label: Island/Universal

Here’s a YouTube-video from a show earlier this year – taken onstage by Family Man’s son – Aston Barrett Jr.