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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. 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 distinctive drumming style. Added to this mix was the renowned saxophonist Saxa, adding the warm Jamaican ska instrumental flavour that is forever associated with the band's sound.

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