The English Beat

Dear Beat fans,

It was with deep sadness that we recently announced the passing of our friend and brother, and foundational member of The Beat, drummer Everett Morton.

We are deeply sad to announce we have lost another friend & brother today, Everett Morton. Everett was a humble & gentle man in life, but a dynamo on the drums. He was the beat of The Beat. We feel his loss tremendously. Our deepest condolence to his family. #RIPEverettMorton🕊️💔 pic.twitter.com/d99Y8NlfSM
— The English Beat (@TheEnglishBeat) October 8, 2021

From our @dave_wakeling:
"Everett was a kind, gentle and powerful man, a true gentleman and quick to smile. Love to his family and friends, and to all in The Beat family. -x" pic.twitter.com/15DDlesYUP
— The English Beat (@TheEnglishBeat) October 11, 2021

There was a huge outpouring of love and support from the fans, for which we are eternally grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

There's been a massive outpouring of support from fans world🌍wide in response to the loss of our friend & brother #EverettMorton. On behalf of The Beat, thanks for showing how much he was loved!❤️

If you're sad, remember the love you give lasts forever..https://t.co/NNgjIXWz0V
— The English Beat (@TheEnglishBeat) October 9, 2021

Thank you all for the kindness,

sirlou
The Beat

One thought on “Goodbye to our friend & brother, Everett Morton”

To the Family of Everett Morton and The English Beat,
My sincerest, deepest heartfelt condolences. Everett was an amazing, unique drummer and a legend. Unfortunately i never got to see the original English Beat live. I loved you guys as a kid and I still love you guys as an adult. I will always love The English Beat and my kids do now also. Please know Everett brought so much happiness to people’s lives and will continue to do so. I still listen everyday to some of the most amazing albums ever created. The English Beat are one of those bands that just captured “lightning in a bottle”. I really really liked General Public and the Fine Young Cannibals but The English Beat are embedded in my heart forever. This one hurts so bad just like it did with Roger and Saxa. The amazing legacy will still continue and one of these years when it is not expected, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will come calling.

JB on 10/22/21 at 5:51 pm said:

To the Family of Everett Morton and The English Beat,
My sincerest, deepest heartfelt condolences. Everett was an amazing, unique drummer and a legend. Unfortunately i never got to see the original English Beat live. I loved you guys as a kid and I still love you guys as an adult. I will always love The English Beat and my kids do now also. Please know Everett brought so much happiness to people’s lives and will continue to do so. I still listen everyday to some of the most amazing albums ever created. The English Beat are one of those bands that just captured “lightning in a bottle”. I really really liked General Public and the Fine Young Cannibals but The English Beat are embedded in my heart forever. This one hurts so bad just like it did with Roger and Saxa. The amazing legacy will still continue and one of these years when it is not expected, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will come calling.