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Pitchfork
4 months ago
Music

Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Bob Marley Bassist, Dies at 77

Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, the reggae bassist known for his work with Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Bob Marley, has died at the age of 77.
Barrett played on some of Bob Marley's biggest hits including 'Could You Be Loved' and 'No Woman, No Cry.' [ more ]
Consequence
7 months ago
Music

Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, to be posthumously released

Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, will be released posthumously on February 2nd, 2024.
The album was the result of Perry's collaboration with UK-based producer Daniel Boyle and features collaborations with artists like Greentea Peng and Shaun Ryder.
The lead single, "100lbs of Summer," and a remix of the track by Tricky have been released as a preview. [ more ]
Pitchfork
4 months ago
Music

Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Bob Marley Bassist, Dies at 77

Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, the reggae bassist known for his work with Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Bob Marley, has died at the age of 77.
Barrett played on some of Bob Marley's biggest hits including 'Could You Be Loved' and 'No Woman, No Cry.' [ more ]
Consequence
7 months ago
Music

Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, to be posthumously released

Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, will be released posthumously on February 2nd, 2024.
The album was the result of Perry's collaboration with UK-based producer Daniel Boyle and features collaborations with artists like Greentea Peng and Shaun Ryder.
The lead single, "100lbs of Summer," and a remix of the track by Tricky have been released as a preview. [ more ]
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Pitchfork
4 months ago
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7 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

Lee 'Scratch' Perry's final studio album features vocal contributions from Tricky, Shaun Ryder, and Greentea Peng.
The Paranoid Style's new album was inspired by ZZ Top's Eliminator and blends Depeche Mode and Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark with Texas boogie. [ more ]
Pitchfork
7 months ago
Music

Posthumous Lee "Scratch" Perry Album King Perry Announced

A posthumous Lee "Scratch" Perry album titled King Perry has been announced.
The album is set to be released on February 2 and features guest performances from various artists.
King Perry explores new genres while still maintaining a dub framework. [ more ]
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