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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.
21 de nov. de 2023 · 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 ….
24 de jul. de 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.
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.
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22 de may. de 2024 · Wakeling reflects on the dire warnings embedded in the songs, which resonate as powerfully today as they did 40 years ago. He discusses the progressive messages about women’s and gay rights that were woven into the tracks, and how these serious topics were made danceable, serving as a gateway to reggae and other genres for many listeners.
10 de jul. de 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”.
