The band enjoyed a string of hits, his exuberant style much admired by audiences
lost momentum and the band split. Charlery kept busy with guest appearances on many other musician’s projects – includingin 1988, then formed Special Beat with ex-members of The Beat and The Specials. In 1994 General Public reformed to record “I’ll Take You There” for thealbum . It failed and they disbanded.
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