The English Beat


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Formed: 1978 in Birmingham, England
Years Active: 80 's
Genre: Rock

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 car ...More >>

Discography:
1982Special Beat Service
1981Wha'ppen?
1980I Just Can't Stop It
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Filmograpy:
2004Essential Music Videos: '80s UK
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Group Members:
Wesley Magoogan
Saxa
David Steele
Andy Cox
Everett Morton
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Influenced By:
Smokey Robinson
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Followers:
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They're touring again...anyone seen them? How do they sound nowadays?
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