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A band General Public formed when a 1983 break-up of The Beat (see 1983 in music). Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger added Mickey Billingham (Dexy's Midnight Runners), Horace Panter (the Specials) and Stoker (Dexy's Midnight Runners/The Bureau) to form the band. It signed to IRS Records and released All the Rage (1984 in music); the album was the British hit, assisted per only "Tenderness". Hand to Mouth (1986 in music) was significantly less successful, and a band presently stock split. Rogers & Wakeling worked in various projects & reunited for the Threesome soundtrack; "I'll Take You There" (the Staple Singers) was a surprise hit, & it stayed together to release Rub It Better in 1995 (1995 in music). Gross sales were dark, & it presently broke higher once again.
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All Music Guide: General Public Biography, and discography with reviews. TrouserPress.com: General Public Review of the band's career and recordings. Dave Wakeling Official site of the band's vocalist, currently touring under the name General Public. Includes history, interview, and tour dates. |
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