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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]
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The Beat, consisting of Dave Wakeling (vocals, guitar), Ranking Roger (vocals), Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), Everett Morton (drums), and Saxa a.k.a. Lionel Augustus Martin (saxophone), released three studio albums in the early 1980s: I Just Can't Stop It (1980), Wha'ppen?
The six member band consisted of singer/songwriter Dave Wakeling (vocals & guitar), Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), Everett Morton (drums), Saxa (saxophone) and Ranking Roger (toasting). The band managed to fuse all of their respective musical influences – soul, reggae, pop and punk – into a unique sound that was highly danceable.
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,...
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.
David Wakeling is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known for his work with the band the Beat and General Public.
