JamBase — Legendary reggae superstar Bob Marley had an unexpected connection to Wilmington, Delaware, where a park was dedicated in his honor. more info

JamBase — Influential and pioneering bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett, best known for his work with Bob Marley & The Wailers, died on Saturday at age 77. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Barrett also co-produced and engineered several of the group's albums, including Catch a Fire and Exodus. Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Bassist and Band Leader of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dead at 77 Scoop Harrison more info

Stereogum — Aston “Family Man” Barrett, legendary reggae bassist who played in Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away this morning at age 77. His son Aston Barrett Jr. broke the news on social media earlier today. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Leon Bridges, Daniel Caesar, and more also contribute to the soundtrack for One Love, premiering February 14th. Kacey Musgraves Covers “Three Little Birds” for Bob Marley Biopic: Stream Abby Jones more info

Stereogum — It feels like we’re getting a lot of news about music biopics today. These things keep coming out! Nobody’s willing to stop them! Dewey Cox’s brother died for nothing! Next up on the star-biopic schedule is Bob Marley. One Love , the new mo... more info

JamBase — Stream Kacey Musgraves’ cover of Bob Marley’s classic “Three Little Birds” recorded for the biopic film about the reggae legend. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The film arrives in theaters on February 14th, 2024. Kingsley Ben-Adir Brings Message of One Love in Trailer for Bob Marley Biopic: Watch Eddie Fu more info

Obscure Sound — Jazzy guitars and mellow vocals cast a rainy-day appeal throughout “The Wailers,” the debut single from Man With A Corduroy Heart, the UK-based recording project of Ryan Davies. An audio engineer by day, Davies impresses with his own solo pursuit... more info

New York Post — When it comes to rock and roll, the London-born Chris Blackwell, 84, is a familiar name. As the founder of Island Records, the label he established in Jamaica in 1959 and England in 1962, Blackwell has propelled a long list of music icons into fame: ... more info