Almost 27 years ago, the English Beat took to the stage for the first time at a little club in Birmingham, England. Since then, lead singer and guitarist Dave Wakeling has been playing with various ...

The significance of The English Beat is apparent. When the ska revivalists formed in 1978, the group came up with an identifiable sound, while led by vocalist-guitarist Dave Wakeling. The playful and ...

When the British ska movement launched in the late ‘70s, great ska/rocksteady acts such as the Skatalites, Prince Buster and Desmond Dekker were founding influences. Inspired by the rebellious nature ...

Saxa, the Jamaican saxophonist for the English Beat, died May 3. He was 87. On May 3, Ranking Roger, the band's vocalist and toaster, took to Facebook to announce Saxa's passing. “I am so very sad and ...

One of the most important ska bands of all time, The English Beat helped revive the genre in the early '80s. Influenced by pop, punk and reggae, the group tackled political themes such as poverty and ...

Born out of the 1980s 2 Tone ska revival, The English Beat featured smart, catchy lyrics bended with a patented mix of rock, ska and reggae. Composed of Dave Wakeling (lead vocals/guitars), Ranking ...

The English Beat, who we caught last year with Squeeze at Capitol Theater (photos in the gallery above), are staying really busy for the rest of 2017 with shows all over the United States from now ...

If you haven’t worn a skinny tie in a while, Friday might just be the time to take it out of your closet. Especially that one with the piano keys on it. Although separated by an ocean, the English ...

The post Eddie Vedder Covers The English Beat’s “Save It For Later” For The Bear: Stream appeared first on Consequence. Eddie Vedder has contributed a cover of The English Beat’s “Save It For Later” ...

Dave Wakeling returns to Marin on June 7 as he leads his seminal British ska band, the English Beat, through a headlining performance as part of the 25th annual Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music.

My introduction to Dave Wakeling was a little unusual. Sure, I'd heard The English Beat as a kid growing up, (shout out to my Dad who had ALL of their vinyl), but the first time I saw the ska crooner ...

“If Killing Worked, It Would Have Worked By Now”: It sounds like the dogma of a war-weary statesman or the mantra of a protest, but that statement comes courtesy of a new song by Dave Wakeling, ...