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The Ska-Dows
1,335 listeners
One of the most prolific bands of Britain's early 1980s ska scene, The Ska-Dows issued five singles as well as the Ska'd For Life… read moreOne of the most prolific bands of Britain's early 1980s ska scene, The Ska-Dows issued five singles as well as the Ska'd For Life. The band were essentially the Sax Maniax (drummer John Bassett, bassist Step Morley, guitarist B… read moreOne of the most prolific bands of Britain's early 1980s ska scene, The Ska-Dows issued five singles as well as the Ska'd For Life. The band were essentially the Sax Maniax (drummer John Bassett, bassist Step Morley, guitarist Bev Doyle, sax player Andy Dummett) but with Tony Sybthorpe a… read more
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The Swinging Cats
10,090 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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Special Beat
17,301 listeners
Special Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wikiSpecial Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wikiSpecial Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wiki
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Pauline Black
7,646 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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International Beat
5,215 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
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The Riffs
7,657 listeners
1) Led by ex-Feckin' Ejits vocalist Adrian Sterling, The Riffs (featuring Tad on bass, Nick Bensberg on guitar, Mark on drums, Mac on … read more1) Led by ex-Feckin' Ejits vocalist Adrian Sterling, The Riffs (featuring Tad on bass, Nick Bensberg on guitar, Mark on drums, Mac on sax and Danny on keys) débuted on the Skank compilation 'Ska For Ska's Sake' with t… read more1) Led by ex-Feckin' Ejits vocalist Adrian Sterling, The Riffs (featuring Tad on bass, Nick Bensberg on guitar, Mark on drums, Mac on sax and Danny on keys) débuted on the Skank compilation 'Ska For Ska's Sake' with the song 'Blind Date'. Named after a gang in the cu… read more
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Potato 5
2,907 listeners
The Potato 5 were a 1960’s styled Jamaican Ska group from London, who played from 1983 until 1989. The band featured various lead vocalis… read moreThe Potato 5 were a 1960’s styled Jamaican Ska group from London, who played from 1983 until 1989. The band featured various lead vocalists including Floyd Lloyd, Laurel "The Godfather of Ska" Aitken, and Spyder Johnson (who … read moreThe Potato 5 were a 1960’s styled Jamaican Ska group from London, who played from 1983 until 1989. The band featured various lead vocalists including Floyd Lloyd, Laurel "The Godfather of Ska" Aitken, and Spyder Johnson (who went on to drum for The Nutty Boys-an early 90s Ska band for… read more
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King Hammond
4,276 listeners
Nicky Welsh, a.k.a. King Hammond, is a British ska artist. Not content with playing in Bad Manners and Busters Allstars, Welsh launched his… read moreNicky Welsh, a.k.a. King Hammond, is a British ska artist. Not content with playing in Bad Manners and Busters Allstars, Welsh launched his alter ego King Hammond in 1988 with the track 'King Hammond Shuffle' on the 'Ska F… read moreNicky Welsh, a.k.a. King Hammond, is a British ska artist. Not content with playing in Bad Manners and Busters Allstars, Welsh launched his alter ego King Hammond in 1988 with the track 'King Hammond Shuffle' on the 'Ska For Ska's Sake' compilation. Initially intended as … read more
