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The Special A.K.A.
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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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The Baba Brooks Band
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Bodysnatchers
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Harry J & The All Stars
838 listeners
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Piranhas
2,996 listeners
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The Loafers
12,808 listeners
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The Swinging Cats
10,092 listeners
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Carlos Malcolm & His Afro-Jamaican Rhythms
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