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The English Beat

Formed: 1978 in Birmingham, England

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Disbanded: 1983

Genre: Rock, Dance-Rock

Styles: New Wave, Ska Revival, College Rock

Group Members: Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, Wesley Magoogan, Everett Morton, Saxa, David Steele

Biography: One of the earliest and most important ska revivalist groups, Birmingham's the Beat formed in 1978 (the band had to change its name to the English Beat in the U.S. to avoid confusion with Paul Collins' band of the same name). The multiracial band carved a distinct sound through the use of alternating ...Read full biography

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I Just Can't Stop It

Released: 1980

Label: London Records Ltd

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I Just Can't Stop It was a late arrival onto the checker- boarded scene, the Specials, Madness and the Selecter had all beat the (English) Beat to the punch, but luckily this wasn't a race. Besides, the ...Read full review

Special Beat Service

Released: 1982

Label: Sire/London/Rhino

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In Britain, The (English) Beat were moving very much in the wrong direction, as their chart placements made clear. "Save It for Later" released in April 1982, barely made the Top 50, "Jeanette," their ...Read full review

More The Beat / The English Beat (USA) albums: Main Albums (3), Compilations (9), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (1)

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