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Carlton Barrett

Kingston, Jamaica

Carlton Barrett is credited on 2,372 releases across 393 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1973–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,372

Credits

393

Albums

6

Decades active

1,186

In collections

Biography

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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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Credited work

2,372 releases · 393 albums · active 1973–2026

  • Performance · 3,506
  • Other credits · 29
  • Production · 6

Studios: Harry J's Recording Studio · Randy's Studio · Tuff Gong Recording Studio · Dynamic Sounds Studios

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