Born 17th December 1950
Died 17th April 1987
Jamaican drummer and percussionist. With his brother, Aston "Family Man" Barrett made up the rhythm section and played a major part in developing the sound of Bob Marley & The Wailers. Noted for his "One Drop" style of drumming, he continued to tour with various versions of The Wailers Band until shot dead in 1987 by gunmen hired by his wife.
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Some of Carlton Barrett's most popular tracks include Better Days, Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), All the Bob Marley & The Wailers Drum Intros in Chronological Order, Gubs I Rock, Straight from the Horse's Mouth (Interview). Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Born 17th December 1950Died 17th April 1987Jamaican drummer and percussionist. With his brother, Aston "Family Man" Barrett made up the rhythm section and played a major part in developing the sound o... Read the full biography on this page.
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