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Everett Morton

1950–2021

United Kingdom

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Everett Livingstone Matthew Morton (5 April 1950 – 8 October 2021) was a Saints Kitts-born British ska drummer best known for his work with the band the Beat. Following the breakup of the band in 1983, Morton joined former Beat bandmate Saxa, guitarist/vocalist Tony Beet, General Public keyboardist Mickey Billingham, and others to form the International Beat; sometimes featuring Beat frontman Ranking Roger as a guest vocalist.

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