December 16, 1950 – April 17, 1987
Carlton ‘Carly’ Barrett was the originator of the one drop rhythm – a percussive drumming style. An essential member of Bob Marley and The Wailers since 1969, along with his brother Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett.
His signature style can be heard on every recording the Wailers produced since 1969. In 1987 Carton, fondly called ‘Field Marshall’ was killed at his yard in Kingston by gunmen who shot him twice in the head.
Hits include:
(played drums)
- “Duppy Conquerer”
- “Soul Rebel”
- “Small Axe”
- …played drums many more Wailers songs