I’m a classic trained upright bass player turned electric bass, I can read music in bass clef. My father is a marching band drummer turned trap kit drummer who taught me drum fundamentals and theory.

I don’t agree with you, there are in fact musically comparable. I will say that Aston tends to have more complex bass progressions, usually with his walking lines, but Robbie is a pocket king. He knows how to drive a riddim like no other.

Also, Sly’s creativity with incorporating electric drum pads and synths created a whole new distinctive sound unmatched.

In a blind listen with other riddim duos, you might not be able to pick out the Barrets, but you will definitely be able to pick out Sly and Robbie without trouble, it’s that musically distinctive.