BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alys Stephens Center presents The Wailers at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Tickets are $57, $47, $37; $20 for students. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.
As the greatest living exponents of Jamaica's reggae tradition, The Wailers have performed for an estimated 24 million fans; together with Bob Marley they sold 250 million albums worldwide. Their Exodus Tour features hits from the famous 1977 album "Exodus," including "Jammin," "One Love/People Get Ready," "Three Little Birds" and "Turn Your Light Down Low." Outside of their groundbreaking work with Marley, The Wailers also have played or performed with international acts like Sting, the Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana and Alpha Blondy.
The lineup includes original Wailers founding member "Familyman" Aston Barrett, widely regarded as one of the world's greatest bass players; original members Chico Chin, trumpet, and Nambo Robinson, trombone; Keith Sterling, keyboards; Anthony Watson, drums; Chizzy, guitar; and Elan Atias, lead vocals. Hailing from Los Angeles, Atias was discovered by Wailers' guitarist Al Anderson and first sang with the band in 1997. Atias seamlessly worked some of his own songs into their repertoire and also formed a joint production venture with Family Man to branch into all areas of contemporary music. Their first project is a new Wailers' album featuring some of the biggest names in popular music. Join The Wailers in their fight to combat hunger across the globe by purchasing a specially designed wristband at the show. Visit www.iwenthungry.org for more information. This show is part of the Global Rhythm Series and is sponsored by Live 100.5, WorkPlay, 98.7 Kiss FM, The Birmingham News and Viva Health.
About the Alys Stephens Center
Located on the UAB campus, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is one of the Southeast's premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. Home to the UAB departments of Theatre and Music and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the ASC also presents its own season, bringing the world's best music, dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment to Alabama.