The Beat featuring Ranking JNR

Based in Birmingham, The Beat released their debut single Tears of a Clown through The Specials’ 2-Tone label in 1979. The single went Top Ten in the UK, and they struck a deal with Arista to distribute on their own Go Feet label. Their debut studio album Just Can’t Stop went Gold in England and included the now-cult single Mirror in The Bathroom. The band’s live performances and clever blend of personal and political lyrics continue to make them stars to this day, and they’ll be 1970s and 80s, this is a chance to see the mix of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars and won them worldwide acclaim.