Dave Wakeling

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Dave Wakeling
Wakeling performing in 2007
Background information
Born	(1956-02-19) 19 February 1956 (age 68) Birmingham, England
Genres	New wave ska two-tone post-punk
Occupations	Singer songwriter musician
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	1978–present
Labels	I.R.S.
Member of	The Beat
Formerly of	General Public
Website	davewakeling.com

David Wakeling (born 19 February 1956) is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known for his work with the band the Beat (known in North America as the English Beat) and General Public.^[1]