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Dave Wakeling. David Wakeling (born 19 February 1956) is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known for his work with the band the Beat (known in North America as the English Beat) and General Public. [1] Career. Wakeling began his professional career when he formed the band the Beat.
21 nov 2023 · August Dates with UB40 just added! 02/06/24. Hey Beat fans, We’re exited to announce that we’ll be touring the US this summer with our mates UB40, on their current “RED RED WINE TOUR”!! Tickets on sale 9th Feb – on their website: https://ub40.global/tour/ Red red wine in …. Continue reading →.
Dave Wakeling – lead vocals, guitar (1978–1983) Dave 'Blockhead' Wright – keyboards (1980–1983) Wesley Magoogan – saxophone (1981–1983) The English Beat starring Dave Wakeling. Dave Wakeling – lead vocals, guitar; Brian Nucci Cantrell – drums, vocals; Matt Morrish – sax, vocals; Wesley Perry — sax, vocals (current)
Being the hard driving ska legend that he is, however, Dave Wakeling was not content to rest on his laurels after the RFH reunion… Beat this! Tongue firmly in cheek, feet on the ground and eyes on the future, Dave takes the stage time and again, touring across the States, Canada, the UK and beyond.
24 lug 2012 · The artist: Dave Wakeling, a Birmingham-born singer-songwriter whose band The Beat—a.k.a. The English Beat in the U.S.—was responsible for some of the biggest UK hits of the early ’80s, as well...
5 giorni fa · Wakeling reflects on the dire warnings embedded in the songs, which resonate as powerfully today as they did 40 years ago. He discusses the progressive messages about women’s and gay rights that were woven into the tracks, and how these serious topics were made danceable, serving as a gateway to reggae and other genres for many listeners.
About Dave Wakeling. With a knack for taut rhythms and tasty pop hooks, Dave Wakeling is a British-born singer, guitarist, and songwriter who enjoyed international success with the groups the Beat (aka the English Beat) and General Public.
