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The Specials

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Years Active
1977 – present (46 years)
Founded In
Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “” revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with ’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015). The band wore mod-style 1960s period "rude boy" outfits (pork pie hats, mohair suits, and lo… read more
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “” revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with ’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerr… read more
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “” revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with ’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and… read more

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1 Play track Greatest Hits Ghost Town
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 4,034 listeners
2 Play track A Message to You Rudy - 2015 Remaster A Message to You Rudy - 2015 Remaster
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 2,001 listeners
3 Play track Gangsters - 2015 Remaster Gangsters - 2015 Remaster
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4 Play track Friday Night, Saturday Morning - 2015 Remaster Friday Night, Saturday Morning - 2015 Remaster
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5 Play track Too Much Too Young - 2015 Remaster Too Much Too Young - 2015 Remaster
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6 Play track Little Bitch - 2015 Remaster Little Bitch - 2015 Remaster
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7 Play track The Singles Collection Rat Race
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8 Play track Monkey Man - 2015 Remaster Monkey Man - 2015 Remaster
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9 Play track The Singles Collection Do Nothing
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 242 listeners
10 Play track Do the Dog - 2015 Remaster Do the Dog - 2015 Remaster
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Albums

  1. 164,042 listeners

    21 Aug 2000 · 46 tracks

    Stereo-Typical: A's, B's & Rarities
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  2. 154,994 listeners

    2003 · 20 tracks

    The Best of The Specials
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  3. 149,509 listeners

    19 Oct 1979 · 14 tracks

    Specials
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  4. 133,366 listeners

    9 Jan 1991 · 15 tracks

    The Singles Collection
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