Owen "Dreadie" Reid

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Owen Reid
Birth nameOwen Reid
Also known asDreadie
Genres Reggae
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsBass guitar, guitar
Years active1985–present
Associated acts

Owen Reid, often called "Dreadie," is the current bass player for The Wailers Band. [1]

Biography

Born in Jamaica, Reid began his working career as a fisherman. After having a vision of a musician playing in a club (whom he later identified as Bob Marley), combined with his own near brush with death when the fishing boat he was on sank, Reid pivoted to pursuing his music career. Reid initially auditioned with Herbert "Bragga" Smith (father of Beenie Man) at 56 Hope Road in 1980, but was turned down. Reid continued to play at 56 Hope Road, where he became friends with Aston "Family Man" Barrett, and subsequently became caretaker of the 56 Hope Road studio. Reid went on to become Barrett's apprentice on both rhythm guitar and bass guitar, and later became the mentor himself for Stephen Marley and Ziggy Marley. Reid rehearsed extensively with Stephen and Ziggy for Ziggy's debut album Play the Game Right, and is credited with playing bass on the track Aiding and Abetting. Reid officially joined The Wailers Band on rhythm guitar in 1986. Reid went on to play bass in Julian Marley's band and toured internationally. He also played bass on many Damian Marley albums, including Welcome To Jamrock, [2] which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2006. As of 2022, Reid continues to play bass for The Wailers Band.

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References

  1. "About the Wailers".
  2. "Owen Reid Discography at Discogs". Discogs .

Owen "Dreadie" Reid shares life story in this Star Gazing with Shaun Cain Interview Show. Episode 8 . Retrieved 9 April 2022.

ROOTS MADIAQ SHOW EPISODE 24: An Interview With Legendary Bassist Owen Dreadie Reid of the Wailers . Retrieved 9 April 2022.