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The Swinging Cats
10,447 listeners
During the height of 80's Ska revival, The Swinging Cats were signed, for a short period, to the 2 Tone label. The line-up changed co… read moreDuring the height of 80's Ska revival, The Swinging Cats were signed, for a short period, to the 2 Tone label. The line-up changed constantly over the short period the band was in existence (pratically on a weekly basis). For a whi… read moreDuring the height of 80's Ska revival, The Swinging Cats were signed, for a short period, to the 2 Tone label. The line-up changed constantly over the short period the band was in existence (pratically on a weekly basis). For a while there was also a girl on backing vocals, Val, who was goi… read more
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Harry Johnson & The All Stars
3,775 listeners
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harry Johnson (known as Harry J, born circa 1945, Kingston) is a Jamaican reggae record producer. M… read moreFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harry Johnson (known as Harry J, born circa 1945, Kingston) is a Jamaican reggae record producer. Mostly known for his "Harry J Studio" where Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded many of… read moreFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harry Johnson (known as Harry J, born circa 1945, Kingston) is a Jamaican reggae record producer. Mostly known for his "Harry J Studio" where Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded many of their albums in the 1970s, Johnson is also an important rec… read more
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Carlos Malcolm
5,557 listeners
In the world of Reggae Music Carlos Malcolm is known as a major influence in the development of Jamaican Ska Music, the grandfather of Regg… read moreIn the world of Reggae Music Carlos Malcolm is known as a major influence in the development of Jamaican Ska Music, the grandfather of Reggae Music. Carlos Malcolm was born in Panama and taken to Jamaica when he was two years old. Car… read moreIn the world of Reggae Music Carlos Malcolm is known as a major influence in the development of Jamaican Ska Music, the grandfather of Reggae Music. Carlos Malcolm was born in Panama and taken to Jamaica when he was two years old. Carlos’ Jamaican father, Wilfred Malcolm, was employed as a boo… read more
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J.B.'s Allstars
960 listeners
J.B's Allstars was a venture by ex Specials drummer John Bradury.The band covered northern soul classics, four singles were released o… read moreJ.B's Allstars was a venture by ex Specials drummer John Bradury.The band covered northern soul classics, four singles were released on RCA Victor. Their 5th & last single 'Alphabet Army' was released on 2 Tone becom… read moreJ.B's Allstars was a venture by ex Specials drummer John Bradury.The band covered northern soul classics, four singles were released on RCA Victor. Their 5th & last single 'Alphabet Army' was released on 2 Tone becoming the label's last single release proper. View wiki
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Pauline Black
6,960 listeners
Pauline Black (born 23 October 1953) is a British singer and actress, most notable as the lead singer of Ska / 2 Tone outfit The Selecter f… read morePauline Black (born 23 October 1953) is a British singer and actress, most notable as the lead singer of Ska / 2 Tone outfit The Selecter founded in 1979 in Coventry, UK. After the band split in 1982, Black developed an acting career in … read morePauline Black (born 23 October 1953) is a British singer and actress, most notable as the lead singer of Ska / 2 Tone outfit The Selecter founded in 1979 in Coventry, UK. After the band split in 1982, Black developed an acting career in television and theatre, appearing in dramas such as The Vice… read more
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Bodysnatchers
9,290 listeners
The main instigator behind The Bodysnatchers was fruit and vegetable seller Nicky Summers. Nicky had caught The Specials at an early gig a… read moreThe main instigator behind The Bodysnatchers was fruit and vegetable seller Nicky Summers. Nicky had caught The Specials at an early gig at the Moonlight Club in London and was totally bowled over not only by the music but also by the f… read moreThe main instigator behind The Bodysnatchers was fruit and vegetable seller Nicky Summers. Nicky had caught The Specials at an early gig at the Moonlight Club in London and was totally bowled over not only by the music but also by the fact that the crowd seemed to be enjoying themselves so much.… read more
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The Special A.K.A.
28,143 listeners
Usually credited as The Special AKA. Jerry Dammers Keyboards John Bradbury Drums John Shipley Guitar Gary McManus Bass… read moreUsually credited as The Special AKA. Jerry Dammers Keyboards John Bradbury Drums John Shipley Guitar Gary McManus Bass Rhoda Dakar Vocals Egidio Newton Vocals By October 1981, constant touring and differ… read moreUsually credited as The Special AKA. Jerry Dammers Keyboards John Bradbury Drums John Shipley Guitar Gary McManus Bass Rhoda Dakar Vocals Egidio Newton Vocals By October 1981, constant touring and differences over musical direction saw The Specials original lineu… read more
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Rhoda With The Special A.K.A.
1,112 listeners
The Special A.K.A. was the successor to The Specials. They were active from 1982 to 1985. In 1982 they released a 7" single, 'The… read moreThe Special A.K.A. was the successor to The Specials. They were active from 1982 to 1985. In 1982 they released a 7" single, 'The Boiler', with vocalist Rhoda Dakar. View wikiThe Special A.K.A. was the successor to The Specials. They were active from 1982 to 1985. In 1982 they released a 7" single, 'The Boiler', with vocalist Rhoda Dakar. View wiki
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The Selector
6,458 listeners
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International Beat
5,022 listeners
International Beat was a late 80's and early 90's touring ska configuration that evolved out of Special Beat, a previous touring … read moreInternational Beat was a late 80's and early 90's touring ska configuration that evolved out of Special Beat, a previous touring group originally featuring former members of The Specials & The English Beat. The main members… read moreInternational Beat was a late 80's and early 90's touring ska configuration that evolved out of Special Beat, a previous touring group originally featuring former members of The Specials & The English Beat. The main members of International Beat who kept the show on the road in the … read more