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David Wakeling (born 19 February 1956) is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known for his work with the band the Beat (known in North America as the English Beat) and General Public. [1] Career. Wakeling began his professional career when he formed the band the Beat.
Dave Wakeling, 2007. Dave Wakeling (* 19. Februar 1956) ist ein britischer Musiker. Wakeling ist vor allem als Sänger der Musikgruppen The English Beat und General Public bekannt. Biografie. Wakeling war 1979 eines der Gründungsmitglieder bei The English Beat. Neben seiner Rolle als Sänger spielte er auch Gitarre.
1. März 2024 · Reggae Dance Party at OCParks (8/3/23)! 04/04/23. Hey Beat fans, We wanted to let you in on a great opportunity to see the band LIVE for free! We’re playing at the OCParks Summer Concert Series on 3 August 2023, in Fountain Valley, CA! Flyers below, hope to …. Continue reading →. The best tools for musicians and the best music for ...
Dave Wakeling fronts the US version of the group as the English Beat, which usually adds a couple of General Public songs to the setlist. The singer and his band flew over to the UK in April 2011, to perform at the London International Ska Festival at the Clapham Grand music venue.
- The English Beat, the British Beat
- Birmingham, England
- 1978–1983, 2003, 2006–present
Learn about Dave Wakeling's musical journey from Birmingham to California, his involvement in the Two Tone Ska movement, his activism for peace and the environment, and his current touring band. Find out his stories behind the songs, his collaborations with other artists, and his solo projects.
24. Juli 2012 · The Beat singer-songwriter talks about the origin and meaning of hits like "Mirror In The Bathroom" and "Tears Of A Clown", and the challenges of working with different labels and genres. He also reflects on the band's legacy and his current projects.
10. Juli 2012 · Len Comaratta. July 10, 2012 | 12:30pm ET. As part of the 2-Tone movement in late-70s Britain, Dave Wakeling first came to prominence as the vocalist and leader of The [English] Beat. With The Beat, Wakeling wrote and sang on classic hits such as “Mirror in the Bathroom” and “Save It for Later”.
