The Wailers
Reggaejamaican roots reggaerastafarian spiritual reggaeska-to-reggae evolution
There are or have been - at least - two bands named The Wailers: - The legendary Jamaican reggae band (founded as a ska group 1963, and became a Rastafarian reggae band in 1968), renamed Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1974, which are still active led by bassist Aston Barrett after Marley's death in 1981. - The Fabulous Wailers, a rock and roll and garage band from the USA, active 1958-1969, first led by John Greek, replaced in 1960 by Rockin' Robin Roberts.
Influenced by: Prince Buster, The Skatalites, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer
- Active:
- 1963-present
- Scene:
- Jamaica
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