Carl Carlton (German musician)

Carl Carlton
Carlton in 2009
Carlton in 2009
Background information
Birth nameKarl Walter Ahlerich Buskohl
Born (1955-04-20) 20 April 1955 (age 69)
Ihrhove, East Frisia, West Germany
GenresRock, roots rock, blues, funk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1967–present
LabelsSTAAGES Music
Websitewww.carl-carlton.de (in German)

Carl Carlton (born Karl Walter Ahlerich Buskohl, 20 April 1955) is a German rock guitarist, composer and producer. His collaboration with Robert Palmer culminated in the Grammy-nominated album Drive, released in 2003. In 2005, Carlton joined Eric Burdon and the Animals. The collaboration resulted in the Grammy-nominated album Soul of a Man, released in 2006. Carlton has released five albums with his own band, Carl Carlton and the Songdogs and two solo albums.