Legendary reggae band The Wailers have announced a UK tour that is set to take place in November 2024. The tour marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic compilation album ‘Legend’, a collection of Bob Marley’s greatest hits. The album was released in May 1984, and it remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Approximately 25 million copies have been sold worldwide.
Led by Aston Barrett Jr., the current lineup of The Wailers will feature Surinamese-Dutch artist Mitchell Brunings on lead vocals. Brunings has often been compared to Bob Marley, and this tour is expected to be a nostalgic celebration of Marley’s music.
The tour will kick off in Newcastle on November 13 and run through ten more dates, ending at Bristol’s O2 Academy on November 25. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 23, at 10 a.m. Audiences can expect a fusion of nostalgic melodies and modern reggae beats, creating an experience that is both memorable and invigorating.
In other Bob Marley news, his biopic ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ premiered in UK cinemas on February 14, 2022. The film, which has been made in partnership with Marley’s family, tells the story of his life, his message of love and unity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Kingsley Ben-Adir plays the reggae icon, while Lashana Lynch takes the role of his wife Rita, and James Norton plays Island Records boss Chris Blackwell.
Earlier this month, Aston “Family Man” Barrett, the long-time bassist with Bob Marley & The Wailers, passed away at the age of 77. Barrett became a key figure in the early development of reggae music, first gaining fame as a member of The Upsetters, the house band of the visionary producer and singer Lee Perry. He and his brother joined The Wailers’ backing band in 1970, and he remained a member of the band for the remainder of Marley’s life, playing on the legendary albums ‘Catch a Fire’, ‘Burnin’’ and ‘Exodus’, among others
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