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Carlton Barrett

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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.

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