Event Listing - Music

Fri Aug 1

The English Beat

Location	Date and Time
The Fillmore 1805 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94115 map cross street: Fillmore district: Japantown/Fillmore	Fri Aug 1 (Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm)

Description

"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 gave the band credibility and fleshed out its sound."
- allmusic.com