All the Rage

General Public: The New Wave Supergroup That Blended Ska, Pop, and Soul Few bands captured the upbeat spirit of 1980s new wave quite like General Public. Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1983, the band emerged from the ashes of the influential ska revival group The Beat (known in North America as The English Beat), bringing together infectious rhythms, polished pop production, and irresistible melodies. Led by Dave Wakeling and Ranking […]