Get Ready to ROCK! » The Beat https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog News - Reviews - Interviews - Radio Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:41:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Book review: On track…THE BEAT, DEPECHE MODE https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/12/book-review-on-track-the-beat-depeche-mode/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/12/book-review-on-track-the-beat-depeche-mode/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:37:11 +0000 jason https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=92814 the beatOn 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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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/12/book-review-on-track-the-beat-depeche-mode/feed/ 0 Album review: TRIPLE J TRIO – Better Days https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2020/09/album-review-triple-j-trio-better-days/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2020/09/album-review-triple-j-trio-better-days/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:00:14 +0000 petefeenstra http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=68439 Triple J Trio - Better DaysSelf 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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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2020/09/album-review-triple-j-trio-better-days/feed/ 0 Gig review: VIVE LE ROCK AWARDS – Islington Academy, London, 27 March 2019 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2019/03/gig-review-vive-le-rock-awards-islington-academy-london-27-march-2019/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2019/03/gig-review-vive-le-rock-awards-islington-academy-london-27-march-2019/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:23:50 +0000 petefeenstra http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=58684 Suzi QuatroTonight’s 2019 Vive le Rock Awards was always going to be a broad musical church, what with a mix of  punk, new wave and glam artists populating the bill. That said, the spirit of punk hangs heavily on a night … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2019/03/gig-review-vive-le-rock-awards-islington-academy-london-27-march-2019/feed/ 1 Album review: THE BEAT featuring RANKING ROGER – Bounce https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2016/09/album-review-the-beat-featuring-ranking-roger-bounce/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2016/09/album-review-the-beat-featuring-ranking-roger-bounce/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:26:55 +0000 jason http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=40340 THE BEAT featuring RANKING ROGER - BounceDMF 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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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2016/09/album-review-the-beat-featuring-ranking-roger-bounce/feed/ 0 Gig review: WEYFEST- Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Surrey, 19-21 August 2016 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2016/08/gig-review-weyfest-rural-life-centre-tilford-surrey-19-21-august-2016/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2016/08/gig-review-weyfest-rural-life-centre-tilford-surrey-19-21-august-2016/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:34:44 +0000 andynathan http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=40177 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 →

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