One of the key bands of the UK ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s,The Beat achieved a near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars in Britain and won them a substantial cult following in the United States.
The Beat were based in Birmingham, England and released their debut single, "Tears of a Clown" b/w "Ranking Full Stop," through the Specials' 2-Tone label in 1979. The single went Top Ten in the U.K., and they soon struck a deal with Arista to distribute their own Go Feet label. 1980's I Just Can't Stop It (released by Sire in the United States) went gold in England on the strength of the single "Mirror in the Bathroom," and the band's ferocious performances and clever blend of personal and political lyrics made them stars at home.
Ranking Jnr, son of the late Ranking Roger, is carrying on his father's legacy.
The Beat feat Ranking Jnr tour dates listed on Ents24.com since Aug 2022.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Standard | £24.20 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Saturday | 19:30 |
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