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Birmingham, United Kingdom (1978 – 1983, 2005 – present)
The Beat, known in the United States as The English Beat (and the British Beat in Australia and New Zealand) in order to avoid confusion with Paul Collins’ band of the same name, was a popular Two Tone ska and pop music group. Formed in the English city of Birmingham in 1978, The Beat disbanded in 1983, but has reformed in the early 2000s with some of the original line-up.
One of the more popular and enduring groups of a short-lived trend, The Beat released three albums: “I Just Can’t Stop It” (1980), “Wha’ppen” (1981) and “Special Beat Service” (1982), and a string of excellent singles including “Mirror in the Bathroom”, the politically-charged “Stand Down Margaret” (which refers to controversial British PM Margaret Thatcher), “Save It For Later” and “I Confess”.
Although the group’s main fan-base was in the UK, they were also popular in Australia thanks to regular exposure on the government-owned rock radio station Triple J and the nationally-broadcast TV pop show Countdown. They had a sizeable following in the U.S., and a strong presence on that country’s college radio.
After the break-up of The Beat, Dave Wakeling (guitar, lead vocals) and Ranking Roger (vocals) went on to form General Public, while Andy Cox (guitar) and David Steele (bass guitar) formed Fine Young Cannibals with vocalist Roland Gift.
One of the more popular and enduring groups of a short-lived trend, The Beat released three albums: “I Just Can’t Stop It” (1980), “Wha’ppen” (1981) and “Special Beat Service” (1982), and a string of excellent singles including “Mirror in the Bathroom”, the politically-charged “Stand Down Margaret” (which refers to controversial British PM Margaret Thatcher), “Save It For Later” and “I Confess”.
Although the group’s main fan-base was in the UK, they were also popular in Australia thanks to regular exposure on the government-owned rock radio station Triple J and the nationally-broadcast TV pop show Countdown. They had a sizeable following in the U.S., and a strong presence on that country’s college radio.
After the break-up of The Beat, Dave Wakeling (guitar, lead vocals) and Ranking Roger (vocals) went on to form General Public, while Andy Cox (guitar) and David Steele (bass guitar) formed Fine Young Cannibals with vocalist Roland Gift.
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Zar-Unity wrote:
This band is great. General Public isn't bad for a reformation either. I'm a big fan of both.
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UptownTheatre wrote:
The English Beat is coming to California! We are so excited to have them on our stage in Napa Valley...
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Ahn_Dromeda wrote:
who from the original line-up is on this current tour, anyone know?
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carloshll726 wrote:
"Mirror in the Bathroom"
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niceguydave wrote:
So good at the Agincourt in Camberley last night, lots of fun! :D
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Mod7Psyche wrote:
☆HAPPY★BIRTHDAY★To Mr.Dave☆
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like it
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joydivision1980 wrote:
awesome
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TCDB wrote:
The Beat ;)
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Whimsic wrote:
What a great live show!! You guys rock!
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ChristianEggers wrote:
Just saw 'em in New Haven, CT with Bad Manners. They were as good as I remember them being when they last came through with Lynval Golding. I love this band.
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ChrisCappello wrote:
Seeing them tonight. Pretty excited
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Super-Cody wrote:
Fuck.This.Shit.
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thinandlight wrote:
This is the sound of summer.
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ascrodin wrote:
They had to go by the English Beat here in the States because there was already a power-pop band called the Beat.
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MudBattle wrote:
Why are they not called The Beat?! They are English and thats the English name! Also, anyone know any info on Psychedelic Rockers? I know its a B-Side of To Nice To Talk To but I cant find it anywhere!
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Say what a joy, what a joy, what a joy, what a joyful sound!
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NEW VIDEO SPITFIRE "Я ПЕРВЫЙ" (The Best RUS-SKA Band)http://www.youtube.com/user/spitfirerus#p/a/u/0/sW4avAnsw-Y
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TinyPhilosopher wrote:
Underrated.
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Events
- Apr 21 The English Beat Canyon Club, Agoura Hills CA, United States
- Mar 3 The English Beat SoHo Restaurant and Music Club, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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