Drummer Carlton Barret, the one-drop genius, left a great musical legacy

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Drummer Carlton Barret, the one-drop genius, left a great musical legacy

This musician made such an impact globally with his drumming styles that even 37+ years after his tragic death in Kingston, Jamaica, his methods are still referenced in many Reggae sessions and productions.

On 17 April 1987, a gunman shot and killed Barrett outside his home at 12 Bridgemount Park Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica. He was 36.

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