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Birthday
*** ,1950
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Death day
April 17, 1987 (36 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
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Celebrities born on December 17
Born in 1950
Sagittarius named Carlton
Drummers from Jamaica
Drummers born in Jamaica
36 years old celebrities
First name Carlton
Carlton "Carly" 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 high-hat cymbals, and for his dazzling drum introductions, Barrett's prolific recordings with Marley have been internationally celebrated. He is credited with popularizing the One Drop rhythm. Carlton Barrett was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1950, the son of Wilfred and Violet Barrett. As a teenager, he built his first set of drums out of empty paint cans he found on the street. Along with his contemporaries, drummers Sly Dunbar, Leroy Horsemouth Wallace, Style Scott and Carlton Santa Davis, Barrett was heavily influenced by Lloyd Knibb of the Skatalites.
Also known asCarly, Field Marshal
BornDecember 17, 1950, Kingston, Jamaica
DiedApril 17, 1987, Kingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, ska, rocksteady
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician
InstrumentsDrums, percussion, vocals
Years activeLate 1960s–1987
Associated actsBob Marley & The Wailers, The Wailers Band, The Upsetters, I Threes

About Carlton Barrett

Drummer Carlton Barrett was born in Jamaica on December 17, 1950. He dies at the age of 36, on April 17, 1987.

Jamaican drummer and percussionist who worked with Reggae Singer Bob Marley and The Wailers.

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Carlton Barrett before becoming famous

Carlton Barrett was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1950 is also the year of Tiger (兎) in the Chinese Zodiac.

In Jamaica, he worked as a welder before joining local bands to play drums.

Achievement of Carlton Barrett

He was a member of the session band the Hippy Boys.

Carlton Barrett's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Albertine, his wife, is accused of being a co-conspirator in his death in 1987.

Carlton Barrett on Social Media

Carlton Barrett Collabed with

Reggae Singer Bob Marley and his brother wrote the song "War".

Bob Marley (1945 - 1981) (Reggae Singer)
Bob Marley (1945 - 1981)

Reggae Singer

Carlton Barrett Income & Net worth

Carlton Barrett's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a drummer. Networth of Carlton Barrett in 2024 is 2,000,000$+. He is Millionaire!

Carlton Barrett Height and Weight

How tall is Carlton Barrett? At the age of 36, Carlton Barrett height is 5'7" (1.7m).

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Latest information about Carlton Barrett updated on March 22 2023.