Everett Morton

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.

Pete Chambers, curator of the Coventry Music Museum described Morton as the 'engine room of the Ska band': “He was a true gentleman, gently spoken, charming, always supportive and always there for people...His drumming was incredible gracing top ten charts hits such as ‘Tears of A Clown’, ‘Mirror in The Bathroom’ and ‘Can’t Get used to losing You’ and top ten albums: ‘I Just Can’t Stop It’ and ‘Wha’ppen’.”