The English Beat
The English Beat
Top Songs
| 1 | Mirror in the Bathroom [2012 Remaster] | ||
| 2 | Save It for Later [2012 Remaster] | ||
| 3 | The Tears of a Clown | ||
| 4 | Ranking Full Stop | ||
| 5 | I Confess [2012 Remaster] |
Albums
Apr 2020 • 21 songs
Jun 2018 • 13 songs
Apr 2018 • 1 song
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One of the key bands of the U.K. ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s, the Beat (known as the English Beat in North America to avoid confusion with the Paul Collins-led power pop group) achieved a near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars in Britain and won them a substantial cult following in the United States. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Dave Wakeling and toaster Ranking Roger, the racially integrated Beat were based in Birmingham, England and released their debut single, "Tears of a Clown" b/w "Ranking Full Stop," through the Sp...