The Beat Profile
Members:
Dave Wakeling (vocals, guitar)
Andy Cox (guitar)
David Steel (bass)
Everett Moreton (drums)
Ranking Roger (vocals)
Saxa (saxophone)
Associated Acts:
General Public
Fine Young Cannibals
International Beat
Also Called:
The English Beat
The British Beat
Genres:
Rock
Reggae
New Wave
Ska
Formed: In March 1979 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Debut Album: I Just Can't Stop It (1980)
Did You Know:
The group disbanded in 1983