IN MEMORIAM 1950 – 1987
Carlton Barrett
Drums with Bob Marley, The Wailers.
Reggae Ska
Carlton Barrett was a Jamaican musician best known for being the long-time drummer for Bob Marley & the Wailers. Recognized for his innovative style, which featured a highly syncopated, broken triplet pattern on the hi-hat, and for his dazzling drum introductions, Barrett’s prolific recordings with Bob Marley have been internationally celebrated. He is credited with popularising the one drop rhythm.
Biography summary from English Wikipedia.
1950
Born December 17, 1950 in Jamaica
BIRTH
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Member of Bob Marley
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Member of The Wailers
BAND
1987
Died at 37
IN MEMORIAM