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British trumpeter and founding member of the influential ska band The Beat (known as The English Beat in North America).Dave Brookes was a core member of The Beat from their formation in Birmingham, UK, in 1978. He played trumpet on their seminal albums 'I Just Can't Stop It' (1980), 'Wha'ppen?' (1981), and 'Special Beat Service' (1982), contributing to their unique blend of ska, punk, pop, and reggae that defined the 2 Tone era. The band achieved significant UK chart success before splitting...