The English Beat
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Members
Dave Blockhead
Wesley Magoogan
Everett Morton
Ranking Roger
Saxa
Dave Wakeling
Ranking Junior
Former Members
Andy Cox
David Steele
The English Beat are English Reggae Band who rose to fame via their album Special Beat Service.
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[edit] About
The English Beat was formed in 1978 by "Dave Wakeling" on guitar and "Ranking Roger" with "Andy Cox" on guitar, "David Steele" on bass and "Everett Moreton" on drums. The group was original called The Beat but had to change its name to The English Beat to avoid confusion with Paul Collins band. Later on, Saxa was added in the line up. Their first single released was "Tears of A Clown". Their debut album, I Just Can't Stop It was released in 1980. It chartered at #3 in UK Charts. The album features the singles, "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Hands Off...She's Mine" and "Best Friend". Their next album, Wha'ppen? was issued in 1981 which features the single, "Doors of Your Heart". The band was disbanded in 1983 and was reformed in 2004.
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Pop Album | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 142 | I Just Can't Stop It |
| 1983 | 39 | Special Beat Service |
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
2008 Tours
Aug 21, 2008 Boston City Hall Plaza, Boston Massachusetts, United States
Aug 24, 2008 Wrightwood Park Flavor Fest, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 29, 2008 Wiens Family Winery, Temecula, California, United States
Sep 03, 2008 Del Mar Race Track, Del Mar, California, United States
Sep 04, 2008 Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, San Jose, California, United States
Sep 28, 2008 Folsom Street Fair, San Francisco, California, United States
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 May 1980 Sire |
 June 1981 Sire |
 1982 Go Feet |
[edit] Singles
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 1983 IRS |
 2000 Go Feet |
 2006>Warner Platinum |
 2008 Music Club |
