lunes, 5 de abril de 2010

Born On This Day: Everett Morton, April 5, 1951

The drummer and percussionist for the ska band The English Beat has a birthday today. Everett was born in the West indies adn made his home in Birmingham, England.
Morton is known for his distinctive drumming style that includes syncopation and polyrhythm in a rock beat. His drumming helped give The Beat their characterful sound. After The English Beat disbanded, Morton and Saxa formed The International Beat who were fronted by vocalist Tony Beet. The International Beat continued through the 1990s. Currently, Morton has reunited with Ranking Roger and they perform as The Beat in the UK.

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