THE Wailers will return to the Midlands this month with their headline UK tour featuring a new legendary line-up.

Steered by founder Aston “Family Man” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers’ band members Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey, The Wailers will perform at Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Wednesday, March 15.

Carrying its revolutionary sound and message to loyal fans around the world, the tour will see the band play the iconic ‘Legend’ album live on stage in its entirety, including their greatest hits ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘I Shot The Sheriff’ and ‘Jamming’.

Old-school group members welcome the new-generation talent of drummer Aston Barrett Jr., Fams’ multi-talented son and nephew of Wailers co-founder and innovative drummer Carlton “Carly” Barrett.

Tickets for the 7pm gig, priced at £23.10, are now available online at gigst.rs/TW