The Beat
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1978 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1978 - present
Biography
The Beat, known in North America as the English Beat, is an English 2 Tone ska band formed in Birmingham in 1978. Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele, Everett Morton and Saxa, later joined by Dave 'Blockhead' Wright, released three albums on #Go-Feet Records#, 'I Just Can't Stop It', 'Wha'ppen?' and 'Special Beat Service', before splitting in 1983. Wakeling still leads a version of the band.
Genres
The Beat Discography
- The Beat (1979) - Album - rated 4.21/5
- I Just Can't Stop It (1980) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Wha'ppen? (1981) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- Special Beat Service (1982) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- Beat This!: The Best of The Beat (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.9/5
Members
- Dave Wakeling - vocals, guitar (1978–Present)
- Antonee First Class - vocals (2013–Present)
- Ranking Roger - vocals, toasting (1978–1983; 2006–2019)
- Andy Cox - guitar (1978–1983)
- David Steele - bass (1978–1983)
- Everett Morton - drums (1978–1983; 2006–2021)
- Saxa - saxophone (1978–1983)
- Dave 'Blockhead' Wright - keyboards (1980–1983)