Drummer Carlton "Carly" Barrett, 36, was murdered at his Jamaica home in 1987; despite this, and with a majority of the original musician lineup, they released their first album after Marley's death, I.D., in 1989.

Marvin departed the band to pursue solo work after this album and what was described as a disappointing 1997 tour.

In 2014, The Wailers Band embarked on a worldwide tour marking the 30th anniversary of the release of the Legend compilation.

Shows occurred in South America which included former members such as Marvin, Anderson, and Tyrone Downie.

His son and drummer, Aston Barrett Jr., took over as leader of the Wailers Band,[2] while his student, Owen "Dreadie" Reid, took over on bass.