The Specials

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Years Active
1977 – present (48 years)
Founded In
Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) are 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 l… read more
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) are 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 Jer… read more
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) are 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) an… read more

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1 Play track Greatest Hits Ghost Town
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2 Play track A Message to You Rudy - 2015 Remaster A Message to You Rudy - 2015 Remaster
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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 Little Bitch - 2015 Remaster Little Bitch - 2015 Remaster
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6 Play track Too Much Too Young - 2015 Remaster Too Much Too Young - 2015 Remaster
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7 Play track Monkey Man - 2015 Remaster Monkey Man - 2015 Remaster
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8 Play track The Singles Collection Rat Race
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 397 listeners
9 Play track Specials Little Bitch
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10 Play track You're Wondering Now - 2015 Remaster You're Wondering Now - 2015 Remaster
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Albums

  1. 280,857 listeners

    21 Aug 2000 · 46 tracks

    Stereo-Typical: A's, B's & Rarities
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  2. 164,141 listeners

    2003 · 20 tracks

    The Best of The Specials
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  3. 157,413 listeners

    19 Oct 1979 · 14 tracks

    Specials
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  4. 138,934 listeners

    9 Jan 1991 · 15 tracks

    The Singles Collection
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