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The Specials
1,080,430 listeners
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) are an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry D… read more
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Bad Manners
231,674 listeners
Bad Manners are an English 2-Tone Ska band fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle, 6 September 1958, in the borough of Hackney… read moreBad Manners are an English 2-Tone Ska band fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle, 6 September 1958, in the borough of Hackney), and formed in 1976 at Woodberry Down Comprehensive School, North London, where the members stud… read moreBad Manners are an English 2-Tone Ska band fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle, 6 September 1958, in the borough of Hackney), and formed in 1976 at Woodberry Down Comprehensive School, North London, where the members studied. Reportedly, none of the eight members could play any in… read more
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The Selecter
214,816 listeners
The Selecter, a ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in the late 1970s as one of the essential bands of the British ska movement… read moreThe Selecter, a ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in the late 1970s as one of the essential bands of the British ska movement. The profilic lead singer is Pauline Black. The Selecter are known for hits as 'On My Radio&… read moreThe Selecter, a ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in the late 1970s as one of the essential bands of the British ska movement. The profilic lead singer is Pauline Black. The Selecter are known for hits as 'On My Radio', 'Too Much Pressure', 'Missing Words&#x… read more
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The Beat
265,120 listeners
There were two bands named The Beat, both active at the same time in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Both bands mutually decided to use di… read moreThere were two bands named The Beat, both active at the same time in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Both bands mutually decided to use different names while operating different parts of the world: 1) The English two-tone ska band The B… read moreThere were two bands named The Beat, both active at the same time in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Both bands mutually decided to use different names while operating different parts of the world: 1) The English two-tone ska band The Beat known as The English Beat in North America and The Briti… read more
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Fun Boy Three
175,486 listeners
After the break-up of the original line-up of The Specials; Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Neville Staple broke away to form Fun Boy Three.… read moreAfter the break-up of the original line-up of The Specials; Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Neville Staple broke away to form Fun Boy Three. Their peculiar brand of politically driven retro-pop made an impression on the British pop charts… read moreAfter the break-up of the original line-up of The Specials; Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Neville Staple broke away to form Fun Boy Three. Their peculiar brand of politically driven retro-pop made an impression on the British pop charts during 1981-1982. Their biggest hit was Our Lips Are Sealed… read more
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The Jam
1,205,716 listeners
The Jam were a punk/mod revival group formed in Woking, England in 1972 consisting of Paul Weller (vocals, guitar), Bruce Foxton (bass, voc… read moreThe Jam were a punk/mod revival group formed in Woking, England in 1972 consisting of Paul Weller (vocals, guitar), Bruce Foxton (bass, vocals) and Rick Buckler (drums). Weller left the band in 1982 effectively ending The Jam. The Jam r… read moreThe Jam were a punk/mod revival group formed in Woking, England in 1972 consisting of Paul Weller (vocals, guitar), Bruce Foxton (bass, vocals) and Rick Buckler (drums). Weller left the band in 1982 effectively ending The Jam. The Jam released six albums and had 18 consecutive Top 40 hits in the… read more
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Squeeze
685,018 listeners
There are three artists that have used this name 1. A popular British new wave band 2. An American rapper 3. A Nigerian Dancehall artist 1.… read moreThere are three artists that have used this name 1. A popular British new wave band 2. An American rapper 3. A Nigerian Dancehall artist 1. Squeeze are a rock band which formed in London, England in 1974. The band was formed by songwrite… read moreThere are three artists that have used this name 1. A popular British new wave band 2. An American rapper 3. A Nigerian Dancehall artist 1. Squeeze are a rock band which formed in London, England in 1974. The band was formed by songwriters Glenn Tilbrook (vocals, guitar) and Chris Difford (guitar… read more
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The Beautiful South
460,651 listeners
The Beautiful South were an alternative rock band formed in 1989, from the ashes of Hull, England group The Housemartins. The band was put … read moreThe Beautiful South were an alternative rock band formed in 1989, from the ashes of Hull, England group The Housemartins. The band was put together by lead singer, Paul Heaton, and drummer, Dave Hemingway. They were joined by Sean Welch … read moreThe Beautiful South were an alternative rock band formed in 1989, from the ashes of Hull, England group The Housemartins. The band was put together by lead singer, Paul Heaton, and drummer, Dave Hemingway. They were joined by Sean Welch (Bass), Dave Stead (Drums) and Dave Rotheray (Guitar). Rothe… read more
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Dexys Midnight Runners
1,252,298 listeners
Dexys Midnight Runners - the name consistently spelled without an apostrophe - was a British post-punk and Northern Soul band who achieved … read moreDexys Midnight Runners - the name consistently spelled without an apostrophe - was a British post-punk and Northern Soul band who achieved their major success in the early to mid 1980s. The word Dexys in this case, comes from a colloquia… read moreDexys Midnight Runners - the name consistently spelled without an apostrophe - was a British post-punk and Northern Soul band who achieved their major success in the early to mid 1980s. The word Dexys in this case, comes from a colloquialism of dextroamphetamine, a type of amphetamine diet pill t… read more
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Ian Dury and the Blockheads
84,000 listeners
Ian Dury and the Blockheads was one of the most popular groups of the New Wave era in the U.K. in the 70s and early 80s. Their eclectic sound was drawn from their many musical influences; these included funk, jazz, rock and roll, soul, and reggae, not to mention leader Ian Dury's love of mus… read more