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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

General Public emerged from Birmingham in 1983, a vibrant collaboration spearheaded by Dave Wakeling of The Beat and Ranking Roger, drawing in members from Dexys Midnight Runners, The Specials, and The Clash. While today the touring presence channels through The English Beat channels, General Public maintains a storied legacy in early-90s and late-80s pop and ska-infused rock. This page offers a concise biography, discography highlights, and notes on upcoming performances in the broader English Beat ecosystem.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

For fans, the band’s enduring hits—Tenderness and I’ll Take You There—remain touchstones, having featured in popular films. While standalone General Public headline tours are not heavily publicized for 2025–2026, expect activity around Lost 80’s Live and related English Beat promotions. For the latest, follow official artist channels and promoter pages, and secure your seats through trusted outlets we recommend. We’ve got you covered for up-to-date info and secure ticket access through our network.

The essentials

Quick Facts About General Public

  • Formed in 1983 in Birmingham by Dave Wakeling (The Beat) and Ranking Roger, with other members from Dexys Midnight Runners, The Specials and The Clash.
  • Studio albums: All the Rage (1984, IRS), Hand to Mouth (1986, IRS), Rub It Better (1995, Epic); compilation Classic Masters released in 2002 (Capitol).
  • Two major US hits: Tenderness (1984, US Hot 100 peak around 27) and I'll Take You There (1994, US Hot 100 peak around 22; US Dance peak #1).
  • Tenderness and I'll Take You There were featured in films (Sixteen Candles and Weird Science for Tenderness; Threesome for I'll Take You There).
  • Social-media presence and touring activity are primarily routed through Dave Wakeling and The English Beat channels rather than a distinct General Public official page.

The records

General Public Discography

  • Classic Masters
    2002 · Capitol
  • Rub It Better
    1995 · Epic
  • Hand to Mouth
    1986 · IRS
  • All the Rage
    1984 · IRS

The hits

Top General Public Songs

  • Rainy Days
    1995 · US Hot 100: 93
  • I'll Take You There
    1994 · US Hot 100: 22; US Dance: 1; Canada: 7; UK: 73
  • Too Much or Nothing
    1986 · US Dance: 21
  • In Conversation
    1986 · US Dance: 23
  • Never You Done That
    1985 · US Dance: 105
  • Tenderness
    1984 · US Hot 100: 27; US Dance: 15; Canada: 11
  • General Public
    1984 · UK: 60; US: 41
  • Dishwasher
    1984 · Australia: 38

For fans, the band’s enduring hits—Tenderness and I’ll Take You There—remain touchstones, having featured in popular films. While standalone General Public headline tours are not heavily publicized for 2025–2026, expect activity around Lost 80’s Live and related English Beat promotions. For the latest, follow official artist channels and promoter pages, and secure your seats through trusted outlets we recommend. We’ve got you covered for up-to-date info and secure ticket access through our network.

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