Everett Morton

Everett Morton
Born	5 April 1951
Origin	West Indies / Birmingham, England
Genres	Ska, rock
Instruments	Drums, percussion
Labels	Independent, London, Arista
Associated acts	The Beat, The International Beat, The New English Beat
Website	The Beat Official Website

Everett Morton is a drummer and percussionist from Birmingham, England, most notable as the drummer for the early 1980s ska band The Beat. Originally from the West Indies, Morton is known for his distinctive drumming style that includes syncopation and polyrhythm in a rock beat. His reggae drumming helped give The Beat their characterful sound.^[1]

After The Beat disbanded, Morton and Saxa formed The International Beat who were fronted by vocalist Tony Beet. The International Beat continued through the 1990s. Morton reunited with Ranking Roger and they perform as The Beat in the UK.^[2]

References

↑ The Beat biography musicianguide.com, Retrieved 16 April 2008
↑ And The Beat goes on! Katy Lewis, bbc.co.uk, 31 August 2006, Retrieved 16 April 2008

External links

The Beat

Ranking Roger Everett Morton Dave Wakeling Saxa David Steele Andy Cox

Studio albums	I Just Can't Stop It Wha'ppen? Special Beat Service Here We Go Love

Compilations	What Is Beat? The Beat Goes On B.P.M. The Very Best of the Beat Beat This! The Best of the Beat The Platinum Collection You Just Can't Beat It: The Best of the Beat

Singles	"Tears of a Clown" "Hands Off...She's Mine" "Mirror in the Bathroom" "Best Friend" "Twist & Crawl" "Too Nice to Talk To" "Drowning"/"All Out To Get You" "Doors of Your Heart" "Hit It (Auto Erotic)" "Save It for Later" "Jeanette" "I Confess" "Can't Get Used to Losing You" "Ackee 1-2-3" "Mirror in the Bathroom (Remix)"

Videos	Dance Craze Video Collection Live The Beat In Concert at the Royal Festival Hall

Related articles	Go-Feet Records 2 Tone Ska Dance Craze: The Best of British Ska... Live!

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