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Signed black and white 10" x 8" photo of The Specials. The photo is hand signed in black marker pen.
Price: £29.99
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The Specials
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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
2009, the band reformed and embarked on a 30th anniversary tour.
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The Specials on allmusic.com |
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