Blog: Consequence Of Sound

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”. After The Beat dissolved in 1983, Wakeling and Beat bandmate Ranking Roger went on to form General Public , “the Humble Pie of post-punk,” completing the lineup with members of Dexys Midnight Runners, The Specials, and The Clash. General Public's “Tenderness” would go on to become the band's biggest hit and appear in [...]