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Regarded by many as only an offshoot from the better-known ’80s British outfit the English Defeat, General Public even now enjoyed many substantial hits independently during their brief career. Soon after the divide from the ska-pop clothing the English Defeat in 1983, previous associates Dave Wakeling (vocals, delivered Feb 19, …

Birmingham, England’s the Defeat were among the earliest & most important ska revivalist sets of the late ’70s and early ’80s. The multiracial music group carved out a definite sound by using alternating lead vocals by guitarist Dave Wakeling and punk toaster/vocalist Ranking Roger, backed by a restricted music group …