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Tag Archives: The Beat
Book review: On track…THE BEAT, DEPECHE MODE
On Track…The Beat, General Public & Fine Young Cannibals by Steve Parry Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 30.06.23] A fascinating read into how the Beat led to the creation of General Public (who many may ask and they once supported Queen!) … Continue reading
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Tagged 80's pop, alternative, books, Depeche Mode, electronica, Fine Young Cannibals, General Public, On Track, pop, review, rock, synth pop, The Beat
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Album review: TRIPLE J TRIO – Better Days
Self release [Release date 20.03.20] Triple J Trio is a powerhouse British rock-into-blues and boogie outfit, powered by the formidable rhythm section of Jeff Rich (Quo/Stretch/Climax Blues Band etc) and The Beat’s bassist Andy Pearson. They are joined by the … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Pearson, Better Days, Black Sabbath, blues, boogie, Climax Blues Band, Fleetwood Mac, Jack Bruce, Jamie Godfrey, Jeff Rich, Jimmy Witherspoon, Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Green, rock, Rod Stewart, Status Quo, Stretch, The Beat, The Faces, Triple J Trio, Walter Trout
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Album review: THE BEAT featuring RANKING ROGER – Bounce
DMF Records [Release date 30.09.16] The Beat are best remembered for a string of hit singles at the height of 2-Tone/ska boom in the late 70′s/early 80′s. These included a cover of ‘Tears Of A Clown’, ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’ … Continue reading
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Tagged 2Tone, album, Bounce, Mick Lister, pop, Ramking Junior, Ranking Roger, reggae, review, ska, The Beat
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Gig review: WEYFEST- Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Surrey, 19-21 August 2016
Weyfest celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Rural Life Centre, a rustic setting that suits its ambience as one of the more laid back of festivals. Situated on the Surrey/Hampshire borders in what was once known as the stockbroker belt, … Continue reading
Album review: THE BEAT – The Complete Studio Recordings
Edsel [Release date 12.05.14] Formed in Birmingham in 1979, The Beat had a string of hit singles and released 3 studio albums- 1980’s “I Just Can’t Stop It”, followed by 1981’s “Wha’ppen” and 1982’s “Special Beat Service”. I’d like to … Continue reading
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Tagged album, box set, review, ska, The Beat, The Complete Studio Recordings
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