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The English Beat

29 Oct 04 - 08:42 PM (#1311073)
Subject: The English Beat
From: Jerry Rasmussen

I read a rumour that the English Beat is re-uniting. I really liked their recordings and have everything they did (I think.) They morphed into the Fine Young Cannibals, who also fell apart, as far as I know.

Any of my English friends now if anything is happening with The English Beat again?

Jerry


29 Oct 04 - 09:07 PM (#1311085)
Subject: RE: The English Beat
From: Brían

I can't say this has any athourity, but i found this: Englsh Beat Not Reuniting

Brían

My brother did a DJ gig at a college radio station and he would give me tapes of such groups. I enjoyed them a lot, although I'm primarily a folkie.


29 Oct 04 - 09:09 PM (#1311086)
Subject: RE: The English Beat
From: michaelr

General Public, featuring Dave Wakeling (but not Rankin' Roger? not sure) are touring California as we speak. Don't know about a EB reunion.

Jerry, you surprise me. I thought you were a Gospel guy?

Cheers,
Michael


29 Oct 04 - 09:43 PM (#1311101)
Subject: RE: The English Beat
From: Jerry Rasmussen

Michaelr: I yam what I yam. I love reggae.. the usual people as well as much of African reggae. I've always loved rock, then rock and roll, then "independent" rock, soul music, rhythm and blues, jazz and older country music.

If you checked my CD purchases, you'd have a hard time categorizing my music: Green Day, Fountains Of Wayne, Jimmy East World, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, The Stanley Brothers, the O'Kanes... Right now, I'm listening to Bob Mould.. one of the finest songwriters and guitarists I've ever heard.

Gospel, too

But not Christian music. Or opera. Or rap.

I like Black Eyed Peas (the group,) and Love Below.

Jerry


30 Oct 04 - 04:50 PM (#1311664)
Subject: RE: The English Beat
From: Linda Kelly

Fine young Cannibals- aren't they from (I hardly dare say it )-Hull?