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Carlton Barrett Biography
Carlton Barrett is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on December 17, 1950 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica. Jamaican drummer and rhythm guitarist who worked with Jamaican drummer and percussionist who collaborated with Bob Marley and The Wailers., The Wailers and others.
He and his brother co-wrote the He and his brother wrote the Bob Marley song “War.” song, “War”.
Carlton “Carly” Barrett (17 December 1950 – 17 April 1987) was a Jamaican drummer and percussionist. His musical development in the early years was with his brother Aston “Family Man” Barrett as a member of Lee “Scratch” Perry’s “house band” The Upsetters. The brothers joined Bob Marley and The Wailers around 1970. He co wrote the well known Bob Marley song “War” and with his brother Aston co-wrote “Talkin’ Blues”. Carlton Barrett is featured on all the albums recorded by the Wailers. Barrett popularised the one drop rhythm, a percussive drumming style created by Winston Grennan. With Carly’s beats and his brother Aston’s bass, the Wailer rhythm section planted the seeds of today’s international reggae. Barrett was murdered outside his home in Jamaica on 17 April 1987.
In the late 1960s Carlton started playing sessions with his brother Aston, the pair calling themselves the Soul Mates or the Rhythm Force, before settling on The Hippy Boys, a line-up that featured Max Romeo on vocals. Leroy Brown, Delano Stewart, Glen Adams and Alva Lewis also played in the band’s fluctuating line-up.
His murder in 1987 is believed to have been connected to his wife Albertine.
| Name | Carlton Barrett |
| First Name | Carlton |
| Last Name | Barrett |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Birthday | December 17 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place of Birth | Kingston |
| Home Town | Kingston Parish |
| Birth Country | Jamaica |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Violet Barrett, Wilfred Barrett |
| Siblings | Aston Barrett |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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The Hippy Boys became one of Kingston’s busiest session bands; fittingly their first recording was “Watch This Sound”, backing the late Slim Smith. They also released a couple of albums for Lloyd Charmers, Reggae with the Hippy Boys and Reggae Is Tight. As well as playing on many sessions for Bunny Lee and Sonia Pottinger, the Barrett brothers also played on two 1969 UK chart hits, “Liquidator” for Harry J, and “Return of Django” for Lee “Scratch” Perry, with whom they had now taken root.
Carlton Barrett Net Worth
Carlton Barrett is one of the richest Drummer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlton Barrett's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a Jamaican welder and then went on to play drums with local bands.
He was part the Hippy Boys session band.
“Carly Barrett”, as he liked to be called, was born in Jamaica in 1950, the son of Wilfred and Violet Barrett. As a teenager he built his first set of drums out of some empty paint tins, and had initially been influenced by Lloyd Knibb, the great drummer from the Skatalites. He and his brother Aston were raised in Kingston and absorbed the emerging ska sound. Working as a welder he first tried building a guitar and playing. He realised guitar wasn’t his thing and picked up the drums.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Drummer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Though original Wailers Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston left the group in 1973, Carlton and Aston remained with Bob Marley and went on to record Natty Dread in 1974. Carlton has songwriting credits for two of Natty Dread’s songs: “Talkin’ Blues” and “Them Belly Full”.
Carlton remained with the Wailers in the studio and on tour until Bob Marley’s death in 1981. His signature style can be heard on every recording the Wailers produced since 1969, with the exception of the 1970 “Soul Shakedown Party” sessions produced by Leslie Kong.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
The Barrett brothers recorded several singles with the Wailers in 1969-70: “My Cup”, “Duppy Conqueror”, “Soul Rebel”, and “Small Axe”. Most of these songs appeared on two Perry-produced Wailers albums: Soul Rebels and Soul Revolution, and formed the early foundation of the one drop sound.
Shortly after his murder, Carlton’s wife, Albertine, her lover, a taxi driver named Glenroy Carter, and another man, Junior Neil, were arrested and charged with his killing. Albertine and Carter escaped the murder charge, and were instead convicted and sentenced to 7 years for conspiracy. After just one year in prison, they were released in December 1992 on a legal technicality.
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Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Carlton Barrett. You may help us to build the dating records for Carlton Barrett!On 17 April 1987, just as Carlton arrived at his Kingston home and walked across his yard, a gunman stepped up behind him and shot him twice in the head. He was dead on arrival at a Kingston hospital at age 36.
Facts & Trivia
Carlton Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Carlton Barrett celebrates birthday on December 17 of every year.
Why was Carlton Barrett shot?
Carlton Barrett, 35, drummer in the band led by the late Bob Marley, was shot dead at the gate to his home in 1987. Investigators said Barrett’s wife had complained that he was jealous and had been physically abusing her.
Is Carlton Barrett still alive?
April 17, 1987
What snare did Carlton Barrett use?
Carlton used Ludwig drums, and his snare was the popular Supraphonic model, which is made of “ludalloy”, an aluminium alloy.
Was Bob Marley a drummer?
Carlton Barrett
What is the one drop in reggae?
Step 2: In the simplest terms, the one drop is defined by the lack of the always-expected kick drum on beat 1 (hence the name – the 1 is dropped) and the emphasis in the bar moving to beat 3, with simultaneous kick and sidestick or snare hits. With just that in place, the feel is immediately transformed.
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