Carlton Barrett

Born 17th December 1950

Died 17th April 1987

Jamaican drummer and percussionist. With his brother, [a=Aston "Family Man" Barrett] made up the rhythm section and played a major part in developing the sound of [a=Bob Marley & The Wailers]. Noted for his "One Drop" style of drumming, he continued to tour with various versions of [a=The Wailers Band] until shot dead in 1987 by gunmen hired by his wife.