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On tour
Yes
Followers
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Category
Reggae, Ska, Rock
Concerts
Feb
22
Brudenell Social Club
Leeds
Tickets
Feb
28
The Cluny
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tickets
Mar
07
Esquires
Bedford
Tickets
Mar
08
The Pioneer Club
St Albans
Tickets
Mar
14
Yardbirds Rock Club
Grimsby
Tickets
Mar
22
70s & 80s Party Adult Only Weekend
Brean
Tickets
Mar
28
Sub89
Reading
Tickets
Apr
05
Cheese and Grain
Frome
Tickets
Apr
11
Robin 2
Bilston
Tickets
Apr
12
The Factory Live
Worthing
Tickets
Apr
18
The London International Ska Festival
London
Tickets
Apr
26
Cambridge Junction
Cambridge
Tickets
May
10
St James Concert Hall
Codford Saint Peter
Tickets
May
17
Band on the Wall
Manchester
Tickets
May
30
The Globe
Cardiff
Tickets
Jun
14
Picturedrome
Holmfirth
Tickets
Jul
06
The Eyes Have It Festival
Duffield
Tickets
Jul
11
The Grand Social
Dublin
Tickets
Jul
12
Monroes Live
Galway
Tickets
Jul
13
DLR Summerfest
Co Dublin
Tickets
Jul
20
SKA SUNDAY FLEUR FEST
East Hagbourne
Tickets
Jul
26
Devizes Scooter Rally 2025
Devizes
Tickets
Aug
02
Madness with special guests The Zutons and The Beat ft. Ranking Jnr.
Margate
Tickets
Aug
08
Lakefest 2025
Eastnor
Tickets
Aug
23
Madness with special guests The Zutons, The Skints and The Beat ft. Ranking Jnr
Colchester
Tickets
Sep
19
Woolacombe National Scooter Rally 2025
Woolacombe
Tickets
Sep
20
A night of Ska
Birmingham
Tickets
Dec
19
New Cross Inn
London
Tickets
About The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr
BIOGRAPHY The Beat was formed in Birmingham in 1979, with members Dave Wakeling (vocals, guitar), Ranking Roger (vocals, toasting), Andy Cox (guitar), Everett Morton (drums), veteran Jamaican saxophonist Saxa, and from the Isle of Wight, David Steele on bass. The band was part of the West Midlands ska revival scene that also produced The Specials and The Selecter, whilst London saw the formation of Madness and The Bodysnatchers. The Beat’s first single was an arresting version of Smokey Robinson’s “Tears Of A Clown”, given a completely new feel, and was backed with their own composition “Ranking Full Stop”. Released in a one-off deal on Jerry Dammers’ Chrysalis-backed 2-Tone label, the single stormed into the Top 10 in December 1979, and saw the band appear twice on Top Of The Pops. Backed by Arista, the band formed their own label Go-Feet Records, with its own distinctive art direction and design provided by Hunt Emerson. The first release in February 1980 was another Top 10 hit, “Hands Off... She’s Mine”, and was the first of twelve chart singles for the band on Go-Feet, a list that includes permanent favourites like “Mirror In The Bathroom”, “Too Nice To Talk To”, “Best Friend”, “All Out To Get You”, “Doors Of Your Heart”, “Save It For Later” (later covered by both The Who and Pearl Jam!), “Jeanette”, “I Confess” and their Top 3 hit cover of “Can’t Get Used To Losing You”. The band released three albums “I Just Can’t Stop It” (1980, # 3), “Wha’ppen?” (1981, # 3) and “Special Beat Service” (1982, # 21), which contained many tracks that demonstrated their more politicised and socially-conscious leanings in songs like “Stand Down Margaret”, “Get-A-Job”, “Big Shot” and “Click Click”. The band broke up in 1983, Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger going on to form General Public, and Andy Cox and David Steele forming Fine Young Cannibals. *************** LONG BIOGRAPHY Formed in the working class suburbs of industrial Birmingham in England in 1978 The Beat arose at a time of high unemployment and social upheaval. From the outset the band offered messages of hope and peace with an insight into sociopolitical topics would later alongside The Specials see them heralded as forerunners of the whole 2-Tone Ska movement. Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling led with vocal duties while Andy Cox and David Steele took guitar and bass duties with Everett Morton supplying the most distinctive of drumming styles. Added to this mix was the renowned saxophonist Saxa, adding the deliciously warm Jamaican ska instrumental flavour that is forever associated with the bands sound. Having played saxophone with Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken and Desmond Dekker in the first wave of ska The Beat on formation seemed to immediately come of age. The Beat's first single was the infectious cover of Smokey Robinson's 'Tears of A Clown' which on release went straight into the National Top 10 at No.6. The record, an effortless like fusion between a number of different musical styles such as Ska, Punk, Pop, Soul and Reggae, immediately saw the band finding themselves an overnight success. Further hit singles from the first album included 'Mirror In The Bathroom', 'Can't Get Used to Losing You', 'Hands Off... She's Mine' and 'Best Friend', and with a catalogue such as this it was easy to see why the The Beat would become one of the most popular recording and live acts in the UK. Huge radio airplay followed in the US which saw The Beat head stateside and then further with world tours alongside some of the biggest performing artists such as The Clash, The Police, REM, Talking Heads, The Pretenders and of course The Specials. While The Beat could deliver with what almost seemed effortless ease songs of Love, Peace and Unity. Songs such as 'Stand Down Margaret' saw them spearhead a movement wanting real social change and multicutural inclusion. The thousands that sang along in unison with the band at nuclear disarmament marches bear testament to the uplifting feeling the band could evoke with their musical swagger and genuine care for humanity. After 3 Gold and Platinum top selling albums worldwide with 'I Just Cant Stop It', 'Wh'appen', and 'Special Beat Service' - The Beat's musical fluidity and openess, delivered in their explosive all encompassing live shows allowed them to reach hundreds of thousands of fans across the world, communicating positivity and freedom through not only their music, but their actions and genuine commitment to causes. Almost in reaction to the height of their fame The Beat to the disbelief of many disbanded with Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling forming General Public with Mickey Billingham of Dexys Midnight Runners and Andy Cox and David Steele putting together the Fine Young Cannibals. Though both enjoyed phenomenal success, no other artist has sounded like The Beat or indeed is ever likely too. Ranking Roger also briefly joined Mick Jones' post-Clash band Big Audio Dynamite injecting his toasting and vocal style that to this day remains his trademark. After numerous offers to return to the stage The Beat returned in 2003 for a sell out show at The Royal Festival Hall with the inclusion of Ranking Jnr taking vocal duties to an accolade of critical acclaim. With Dave Wakeling heading to the US Ranking Roger alongside Everett Morton, Ranking Jnr and Mickey Billingham returned to their roots with deeper rhythms, a wall of sound that transcends time and an unwavering dedication to real unity and love that leaves the future still to be written, there can be no question... ...The Beat are back! http://www.thebeatofficial.com Manager: Liam Dineen - liam@liamdineen.com Bookings: bookings@rankingjnr.com
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Genres
Reggae, Ska, Rock
Band members
Fuzz Townshend, Ranking Junior, Mark 'Chiko' Hamilton
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The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr Tour Cities
Dublin, Ireland
Leeds, United Kingdom
Bilston, United Kingdom
Grimsby, United Kingdom
Margate, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Cambridge, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Reading, United Kingdom
Holmfirth, United Kingdom
Galway, Ireland
Devizes, United Kingdom
St Albans, United Kingdom
Colchester, United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Bedford, United Kingdom
Worthing, United Kingdom
Frome, United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions About The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr on tour?
Yes, The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr tour
is scheduled for 28 dates across 20 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr scheduled to play?
The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr is scheduled to play 28 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
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When does the The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr tour start?
The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr’s tour starts Feb 22, 2025 and ends on Dec 19, 2025.
They will play 20 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Leeds at Brudenell Social Club and their next upcoming concert
will be in Leeds at Brudenell Social Club.
What venues is The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr performing at?
As part of the The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr tour, The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Feb 22 - Leeds,
United Kingdom @ Brudenell Social Club
Feb 28 - Newcastle Upon Tyne,
England @ The Cluny
Mar 07 - Bedford,
United Kingdom @ Esquires
Mar 08 - St Albans,
United Kingdom @ The Pioneer Club
Mar 14 - Grimsby,
United Kingdom @ Yardbirds Rock Club
Mar 22 - Brean,
England @ Holiday Resort Unity
Mar 28 - Reading,
United Kingdom @ Sub89
Apr 05 - Frome,
England @ Cheese and Grain
Apr 11 - Bilston,
United Kingdom @ Robin 2
Apr 12 - Worthing,
England @ The Factory Live
Apr 18 - London,
United Kingdom @ 100 Club
Apr 26 - Cambridge,
United Kingdom @ Cambridge Junction
May 10 - Codford Saint Peter,
United Kingdom @ St James Concert Hall
May 17 - Manchester,
United Kingdom @ Band on the Wall
May 30 - Cardiff,
United Kingdom @ The Globe
Jun 14 - Holmfirth,
England @ Picturedrome
Jul 06 - Duffield,
England @ Eyes Meadow, Donald Hawley Way, Duffield, DE56 4BA.
Jul 11 - Dublin,
Leinster @ The Grand Social
Jul 12 - Galway,
Ireland @ Monroe's Live
Jul 13 - Co Dublin,
Ireland @ The Purty Kitchen
Jul 20 - East Hagbourne,
England @ The Fleur De Lys
Jul 26 - Devizes,
United Kingdom @ Lower Park Farm
Aug 02 - Margate,
United Kingdom @ Dreamland
Aug 08 - Eastnor,
England @ Eastnor Castle
Aug 23 - Colchester,
England @ Castle Park
Sep 19 - Woolacombe,
England @ Golden Coast Holiday Park
Sep 20 - Birmingham,
United Kingdom @ Birmingham Town Hall
Dec 19 - London,
LO @ New Cross Inn