The Wailers
The 50 Years of Positive Vibration Tour 2026
The Wailers, the legendary reggae collective of Bob Marley, commemorate Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On. During this tour, the band will play the entire album live with an ode to Marley’s iconic message of unity and struggle. Bob Marley’s influence on the world of music is unmistakable and Natural Mystic shows his deeper, more political and spiritual side. Songs like ‘Africa Unite’ and ‘So Much Trouble in the World’ are still current. Aston Barrett Jr. has taken over the reins of his father, Marley’s legendary bass-player Aston “Familyman” Barrett, in order to keep the message of the band alive. Next to the band’s current output, you will hear plenty of legendary Marley classics tonight that keep his legacy alive.
Together with Bob Marley, The Wailers wrote reggae history. With over 25 million copies sold, “Legend”, the Best Of-compilation of Bob Marley & The Wailers, is still the most successful reggae album of all time and the only album in the genre that appears in the list of 100 Best Selling Albums Worldwide. Next to physical sales, The Wailers’ music has generated tens of billions of streams, with almost 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
Their list of hits is like a reggae encyclopedia: ‘No Woman No Cry’, ‘Is This Love’, ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘Buffalo Soldier’, ‘Redemption Song’, ‘Exodus’, ‘I Shot the Sheriff’, ‘One Love’, ‘Stir It Up’, ‘Could You Be Loved’ – a list that goes way beyond the boundaries of reggae. After the premature death of front man Bob Marley in 1981, it was Aston “Familyman” Barrett that kept the band going. Led by the experienced guidance of his son Aston Barrett Jr., The Wailers are continuing the legacy of Bob Marley and Aston Barrett. The music lives on and is kept alive by The Wailers. The band continues to give exciting and generation-crossing performances full of energy and charisma.
In 2024, Aston Barrett Jr. made his acting debut in the biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” that came out on 14 February 2024. He played the role of his legendary father Aston “Familyman” Barrett. The film offers an intimate glimpse into Marley’s life during his rise as an artist and his lasting influence on music and culture worldwide. Barrett Jr. gave the film a level of authenticity and a personal touch, acting as the keeper of his father’s legacy.
This tour celebrates 40 Years of Positive Vibrations and the show will offer a cross section of the band’s back catalogue. Fans are treated to a unique mix of nostalgia and modern reggae anthems that turn each concert into a fantastic experience. This will be a night full of hits, warm emotions and good vibes.
