Lead singer Paul Collins re-formed The Beat as Paul Collins' Beat during the 1990s and began recording new material. This year, Paul Collins Beat have released the all-new studio album entitled "Ribbon Of Gold," as a follow-up to the 2007 critically acclaimed album "Flying High." In addition, Paul Collins Beat are offering the new album "Live In Europe" as a free full length CD and DVD video album audio download through their official website.
Rock icon and cult favorite Paul Collins got his start in The Nerves with Peter Case and Jack Lee in 1974. The Nerves funded their own recordings, toured with The Ramones and released a song called Hanging On The Telephone, which late became a hit when covered by Deborah Harry and Blondie on the Parallel Lines album. After The Nerves, Paul Collins formed The Beat in 1977, recruiting members of various rock bands. The Beat appeared on early MTV and toured the world, performing with major rock acts such as The Cure, The Police, The Jam, Devo and countless others.
This year, Paul Collins' Beat have
Paul Collins was a founding member of The Nerves, a legendary underground rock group from 1974-77. (Other legendary rock groups formed in 1974, including Blondie, The Ramones, Radio Birdman and The Dictators). The Nerves were a 3-piece band featuring the talents of Jack Lee, Peter Case (The Plimsouls) and Paul Collins (The Beat). Aside from touring with The Ramones, The Nerves funded their own recordings without a record deal. The Nerves originally recorded the song Hanging On The Telephone, which was leter covered by Deborah Harry and Blondie on the chart topping "Parallel Lines" album.
Paul Collins' Beat originally formed in 1977 and appeared on the Caddyshack motion picture soundtrack. The Beat changed their name to Paul Collins' Beat to avoid confusion when a British Ska Band (The English Beat) were at one point using the same moniker.
Today, Paul Collins' Beat continues to tour and record new material, playing dates in Japan, USA, Mexico, France, Australia, Germany, UK, Sweden, Italy and Spain. Catch Paul Collins' Beat on tour in a city near you! |
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