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The English Beat Tickets

The English Beat

Audiences who enjoy acts like The English Beat know that pop music and rock music are generally considered to be the types of music that the broadest audience will listen to. Pop and Rock artists target the "mainstream" through the use of catchy rhythms, melodies, and lyrics. Pop and rock music is often ranked in charts based on record sales, airplay, or a combination of both. Pop and rock artists are responsible for two of the most commercially successful and widely listened-to genres in the history of music.

One of the biggest pop music artists of all time is Madonna, who is often referred to as the "Queen of Pop." Britney Spears was often called the "Princess of Pop", and Michael Jackson was known as the "King of Pop." In a similar way, Elvis Presley was referred to as the "King of Rock n' Roll" in his day, and The Beatles are still recognized as one of the most legendary pop groups worldwide. Currently, One Direction and Lady Gaga are well known acts in the pop music genre, while the Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, and Queen are among the most popular rock bands. Find tickets for The English Beat tickets at TicketRoom!

The English Beat Concerts

Date Location Venue Price Get tickets

01.12.2024 07:30

Pittsburgh

USA

City Winery - Pittsburgh

01.12.2024 07:30

$0.00-$0.00

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03.12.2024 07:30

Kent

USA

The Kent Stage

03.12.2024 07:30

$61.00-$276.01

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04.12.2024 08:00

Columbus

USA

Columbus Athenaeum

04.12.2024 08:00

$58.67-$87.00

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06.12.2024 08:00

Milwaukee

USA

Turner Hall Ballroom

06.12.2024 08:00

$49.78-$79.98

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08.12.2024 07:00

Chicago

USA

City Winery - Chicago

08.12.2024 07:00

$248.90-$248.90

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09.12.2024 07:30

Chicago

USA

City Winery - Chicago

09.12.2024 07:30

$109.00-$298.00

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11.12.2024 07:30

St. Louis

USA

City Winery At City Foundry STL

11.12.2024 07:30

$95.00-$300.00

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12.12.2024 07:30

Cincinnati

USA

Live at the Ludlow Garage

12.12.2024 07:30

$412.00-$412.00

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13.12.2024 08:00

Louisville

USA

Mercury Ballroom

13.12.2024 08:00

$40.00-$132.00

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31.12.2024 08:00

San Juan Capistrano

USA

Coach House - Capistrano

31.12.2024 08:00

$121.19-$313.95

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24.01.2025 08:00

Napa

USA

Uptown Theatre Napa

24.01.2025 08:00

$57.00-$470.00

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25.01.2025 08:00

Monterey

USA

Golden State Theatre

25.01.2025 08:00

$60.00-$631.25

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Artist Info

One of the earliest and most important ska revivalist groups, Birmingham's the Beat formed in 1978 (the band had to change its name to the English Beat in the U.S. to avoid confusion with Paul Collins' band of the same name). The multiracial band carved a distinct sound through the use of alternating lead vocals by guitarist Dave Wakeling and punk toaster/rapper Ranking Roger, supported by a tight band consisting of Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), and Everett Moreton (drums). The addition of 50-year-old saxophonist Saxa, who originally played with Prince Buster and Desmond Dekker, gave the band credibility and fleshed out its sound. An opening spot for the Selecter led to the band's signing to 2-Tone, where they released the hit single "Tears of a Clown," a wonderful version of the Smokey Robinson classic. In 1980, the band decided to form its own 2-Tone-inspired label, Go-Feet (distributed by Arista). A string of hit singles followed in the U.K., including "Mirror in the Bathroom." Their debut LP, I Just Can't Stop It, combined the early hits with other pop/ska-oriented material. "Stand Down Margaret," with its anti-Thatcher stance, found the band moving in a more political direction, leading to several benefit gigs for "radical" causes. Musically, the Beat slowed down the tempo for a more traditional reggae sound showcased on 1981's Wha'ppen. This direction failed to bring the chart success of its predecessor. Featuring a more pop-oriented approach, 1982's Special Beat Service helped the band increase its U.S. fan base through MTV exposure of "Save It for Later" and "I Confess," but the bandmembers decided to call it quits early the following year. Wakeling and Ranking Roger went on to form General Public, and Cox and Steele formed Fine Young Cannibals.

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