Dick Clark Interviews English Beat at American Bandstand 1982.The Beat consists of Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele, Everett Morton.
We've seen them four times, every time they absolutely put it out of the park; super high energy and doing all of their hits and new songs! They tour a lot so if you get a chance don't miss them!
That's Wesley Magoogan, one of the best sax players in contemporary music (the sax solo at the end of Hazel O'Connor's, Will you, in my book, is one of the top three sax solo's ever played in a song. The other two being the solo on Pink Floyd's, The Gunners Dream and the riff/solo on Gerry Rafferty's, Baker Street, both performed by Raphael Ravenscroft. Top three, but I couldn't put one above another, all three are stellar).
Why did Dick Clark act like he didn't know about the U.S. band called "The Beat"? He actually had them on AB back in 1980! I'm surprised he didn't bring that up. LOL
ANDY COX AND DAVE STEELE NEVER LIKED THE IDEA OF HAVING RANKING ROGER ON BOARD PLUS THEY WANT IT TO TAKE OVER MUSICAL DIRECTION MANY DISAGREEMENTS AND THEY DISBANDED WHO WOULD IT KNOW ALL WENT WELL ON THEIR OWN!
Similar story to the specials Lead singer leaves for better things But all the years later Know one really interested in fun boy 3 general public etc We all want the specials and the beat
What a great looking guy Roger was. RIP
Flipping gorgeous!!
He was a genuine sweetheart, as well.
Dick Clark, what a classy guy. I'm sure him and Roger are catching up on what's happened since. God Bless 'em.
R.I.P. Roger and Everett.
Rank in PEACE Roger 🎶
We've seen them four times, every time they absolutely put it out of the park; super high energy and doing all of their hits and new songs! They tour a lot so if you get a chance don't miss them!
That's Wesley Magoogan, one of the best sax players in contemporary music (the sax solo at the end of Hazel O'Connor's, Will you, in my book, is one of the top three sax solo's ever played in a song. The other two being the solo on Pink Floyd's, The Gunners Dream and the riff/solo on Gerry Rafferty's, Baker Street, both performed by Raphael Ravenscroft. Top three, but I couldn't put one above another, all three are stellar).
couldn't believe that my favorite band at the time was on AB?!
Right?!
Awesome band. General public , The Beat
And Fine Young Cannibals
Handsome Roger . R.I.P brother 🙏❤
THAT ROGER WAS SUCH A HOTTIE!!!!
what a lovely man
Why did Dick Clark act like he didn't know about the U.S. band called "The Beat"? He actually had them on AB back in 1980! I'm surprised he didn't bring that up. LOL
For the audience.
Roger and David were so hot! No wonder the girls were screaming!
He was 56 and wanted to die on stage. Roger passed away at 56, isn't it ironic
ANDY COX AND DAVE STEELE NEVER LIKED THE IDEA OF HAVING RANKING ROGER ON BOARD PLUS THEY WANT IT TO TAKE OVER MUSICAL DIRECTION MANY DISAGREEMENTS AND THEY DISBANDED WHO WOULD IT KNOW ALL WENT WELL ON THEIR OWN!
Why are you yelling mate?
I'd rather have had more Beat records than General Public or Fine Young Cannibals
General Public, three great albums much better than FYC.
Similar story to the specials
Lead singer leaves for better things
But all the years later
Know one really interested in fun boy 3 general public etc
We all want the specials and the beat