- Everett Morton
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Name = Everett Morton
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Born =April 5 1951
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Origin =West Indies ,Birmingham, England
Instrument = drums, percussion
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Genre =Ska , Rock
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Label = Independent, London, Arista
Associated_acts = The Beat, The International Beat, The New English BeatURL = [http://www.thebeatofficial.com/ The Beat Official Website]
Notable_instruments =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 theWest Indies , Morton is known for his distinctive drumming style that includessyncopation andpolyrhythm in a rock beat. His drumming helped give The Beat their characterful sound. [ [http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608001588/English-Beat-The.html The Beat biography] "musicianguide.com", RetrievedApril 16 2008 ] After The Beat disbanded Morton and Saxa formed The International Beat fronted by vocalistTony Beet . The International Beat continued through the 1990s. Currently, Morton has reunited with (Ranking Roger ) and they perform as The Beat in the UK.References
External links
* [http://www.thebeatofficial.com/ The Beat Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thenewenglishbeat The New English Beat] atMySpace
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