Carlton Barrett

Drummer

Birthday December 17, 1950

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Jamaica

DEATH DATE Apr 17, 1987 (36)

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About

Jamaican drummer and percussionist who collaborated with Bob Marley and The Wailers.

Before Fame

He worked as a welder in Jamaica, going on to drum with local groups.

Trivia

He was part of the session band known as the Hippy Boys.

Family Life

It is believed that his wife Albertine was connected with his murder in 1987.

Associated With

He and his brother wrote the Bob Marley song "War."