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The Wailers UK Tour Dates Announced

The Wailers return to the UK in March for a 14-date headline tour and a brand new line-up, steered by founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined by original Wailers’ band members Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey.

Carrying its revolutionary sound and message to loyal fans around the world, the UK tour will see The Wailers play the iconic Legend album in its entirety, including some of their greatest hits  “Three Little Birds,” “I Shot The Sheriff,” “Jamming” and many more.

Old-school members welcome the new-generation talent of drummer Aston Barrett Jr., Aston’s multi-talented son and nephew of Wailers co-founder and innovative drummer Carlton “Carly” Barrett.

“Familyman” Barrett was named one of the most influential bass players of all times, and received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player magazine.

Since 1974, Bob Marley & The Wailers have recorded, toured, and performed before millions of fans in multiple countries. They have claim to more than 250 million Bob Marley & The Wailers recordings sold since the early 70s, including 1977’s “Exodus” declared Best Album of the Century in 1999 by Time Magazine. The BBC named “One Love” Song of the Millennium that same year.

The New York Times named Bob Marley the most significant musician of the century, and Rolling Stone magazine name Bob Marley & The Wailers Band of the Year in1976. All of these accolades were made possible with The Wailers band creation of and participation in timeless, distinctive music, intricate arrangements, and lyrics that touched fans everywhere.

Inspired to reunite, The Wailers are moving forward with their vision of quality production, songwriting, and messages of peace, unity, and one love.

 

THE WAILERS UK LIVE DATES 2017

 

Wed      08 Mar 17            Bristol O2 Academy

Tue        09 Mar 17            Leeds O2 Academy

Fri           10 Mar 17            Manchester Academy

Sat          11 Mar 17            Liverpool O2 Academy

Sun        12 Mar 17            Newcastle O2 Academy

Tue        14 Mar 17            Norwich The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA

Wed      15 Mar 17             Birmingham O2 Academy

Thu        16 Mar 17            Glasgow O2 ABC

Fri           17 Mar 17            Sheffield O2 Academy

Sat          18 Mar 17            Leicester O2 Academy

Tue        21 Mar 17            Oxford O2 Academy

Wed      22 Mar 17            Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Thu        23 Mar 17            Bournemouth O2 Academy

Fri           24 Mar 17            London Indigo O2

The Wailers are: Aston “Familyman” Barrett (Bass), Julian Junior Marvin (Lead Guitar & Vocals), Donald Kinsey (Lead Guitar), Aston Barrett, Jr. (Drums), Joshua David Barrett (Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar), Shema McGregor (Vocals & Harmony), Owen “Dreadie” Reid (Rhythm Guitar & Bass), Javaughn Bond (Keyboards & Vocals), and Marley sound engineer Dennis Thompson.

 

 

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