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The Specials
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The Specials News
The Specials lash out at Gordon Brown at V Festival
Plus the Coventry legends hail England's Ashes victory
- Aug 23, 2009
Amy Winehouse makes surprise appearance with The Specials at V Festival
Singer joins the legends for climax of Chelmsford set
- Aug 22, 2009
The Specials, Gallows added to Liverpool Music Week 2009 line-up
Kasabian, Reverend And The Makers, The Enemy also play
- Jul 22, 2009
Specials perform greatest hits set to 'beautiful' T In The Park crowd
Terry Hall and co are in a good mood as they play the Scottish bash
- Jul 11, 2009
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The Specials Tickets
| Date / Time | Artist | Venue | Town/City | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2009 19:30 | The Specials | Hammersmith Apollo | London | [Sold Out] |
The Specials Pictures
The Specials Videos
Theoretical Girl 'Red Mist - New Video
The London-based songstress presents he impressive new promo for 'Red Mist'.
NME Agenda - 20 April 2009
NME brings you the five biggest things in music this week, including the Camden Crawl, The Specials, PJ Harvey and the movie trailer for 'Where The Wild Things Are'.
Kasabian NME Cover Shoot
Join Kasabian for a Alice In Wonderland themed tea party as we go behind-the-scenes on their NME cover shoot.
Mystery Jets At Benicassim 2009
Kai & Blaine hang out by the pool and reveal which new tracks they'll be playing at the festival.
YouTube The Specials Videos
A Message To You Rudy (03:05)
The Old Grey Whistle Test, Oct 1979 ... Specials Message To You Rudy Ska 2tone Two Tone
The Specials Biography
The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA) are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combined a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a "more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section. The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude-boy outfits (porkpie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers)." In 1979, the song "Too Much Too Young", the lead track on their The Special AKA Live! EP, reached number one in the UK. In 1981, the unemployment-themed single "Ghost Town" single also hit number one in the UK Singles Chart. Their music is featured in film and television soundtracks. After seven consecutive UK Top 10 singles between 1979 and 1981, the band broke up. In 2008, it was announced that the band would reform and embark on a 30th anniversary tour in 2009.
The Specials Similar Artists
The Specials's Best Songs
- 1. A Message To You Rudy
- 2. Ghost Town
- 3. Too Much Too Young
- 4. Monkey Man
- 5. Gangsters
- 6. Do the Dog
- 7. Little Bitch
- 8. Rat Race
- 9. Nite Klub
- 10. Concrete Jungle
The Specials Discography
The Specials albums.
- Conquering Ruler - 22/01/2001 (Receiver Records/GB)
- Skinhead Girl - 18/09/2000 (Receiver Records/GB)
- Guilty 'til Proved Innocent! - 24/03/1998 (MCA Records/US)
- Today's Specials - 14/05/1996 (Virgin Records America/US)
- More Specials - 04/10/1980 (Two-Tone Records/GB)
- The Specials - (Chrysalis/US)
- Specials - 10/1979 (Two-Tone Records/GB)
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