Released in April 1973, Catch A Fire catapulted Bob Marley and the Wailers to global stardom. The sub-hooks of bassist Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, together with his drumming brother Carly, played a primary role in introducing the sound of reggae’s one-drop rhythm to audiences around the world.
50 years later and the bass guitar still holds centre stage in Jamaican music, with a range of great Jamaican bass players each propagating a unique style. Knowing where to start can sometimes seem overwhelming, with some of the best work collected on compilation albums. Here are 10 classics to set you off.
