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The Wailers

For millions of people, reggae is defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers.

Aired 11/16/2011 | Rating NR

On Tour

The Wailers

Season 5 Episode 7 | 28m 46s

For millions of people, reggae is defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers.

Reggae music has never stopped evolving, but for millions of people, it's still defined by the songs of "Bob Marley and the Wailers" which originally formed in 1969 and sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. Aston "Family Man" Barrett, anchor of the band, and original member, uses his old school know-how as he carries on the leadership of the Wailers.

Aired 11/16/2011 | Rating NR

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On Tour is a local public television program presented by WHYY

On Tour

The Wailers

Season 5 Episode 7 | 28m 46s

Reggae music has never stopped evolving, but for millions of people, it's still defined by the songs of "Bob Marley and the Wailers" which originally formed in 1969 and sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. Aston "Family Man" Barrett, anchor of the band, and original member, uses his old school know-how as he carries on the leadership of the Wailers.

Aired 11/16/2011 | Rating NR

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