Red Beat was a new wave/dub band formed in London in 1980 by brothers Paul and Roy Jones, both brothers of Howard Jones. The band originally consisted of Roy Jones (Lead Vocals), Kevin Keane (Guitar), Chris Thompson (Bass) and Paul Jones (Drums). The group were predominantly active between the late 70's and early 80's.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played tracks from Red Beat in October 1980 via their debut single, Machines In Motion. Further material from the group were played on his shows including a session they recorded for his programme in December 1980. After 1982, there doesn't seem to be any evidence according to the tracklistings on this site of Peel playing any further material from the group.
Sessions[]
The band's only session is available on The Missing Album (CD, 2004, Manic Machine Products)
1. Recorded: 1980-12-02. First Broadcast: 15 December 1980. Repeated: 14 January 1981, 12 February 1981, 07 May 1981
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Other Shows Played[]
- 1980
- 14 October 1980: Machines In Motion (12") Malicious Damage
- 18 October 1980 (BFBS): Machines In Motion (7") Malicious Damage
- 20 October 1980: Red Beat (12" - Machines In Motion) Malicious Damage
- 21 October 1980: Machines In Motion (12") Malicious Damage
- 23 October 1980: Red Beat (12" - Machines In Motion) Malicious Damage
- 30 October 1980 (BFBS): Red Beat (12" - Machines In Motion) Malicious Damage
- 01 December 1980: Red Beat (12" - Machines In Motion) Malicious Damage
- 1981
- 01 June 1981: Survival (7") Manic Machine
- 07 June 1981 (BFBS): Survival (7") Manic Machine
- 25 June 1981: See (7" - Survival / See) Manic Machine
- 09 July 1981 (BBC World Service): Survival (7" - Survival / See) Manic Machine
- 1982
- 09 February 1982: Dream (12") Manic Machine
- 14 February 1982 (BFBS): Dream (12") Manic Machine
- 21 March 1982 (BFBS): Dream (12") Manic Machine