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About
The Specials, also known as the Special A.K.A., were an English 2 tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry. The first stable lineup of the group consisted of Terry Hall and Neville Staple on vocals, Jerry Dammers on keyboards, Lynval Golding and Roddy Radiation on guitars, Horace Panter on bass, John Bradbury on drums, and Dick Cuthell and Rico Rodriguez on horns. Their music combined the danceable rhythms of ska and rocksteady with the energy of punk. The lyrics of their songs included political and social commentary. The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits ".
Top Tracks
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Ghost Town
Stereo-Typical: A's, B's & Rarities
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A Message to You Rudy (2002 Remaster)
The Specials (2002 Remaster)
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Man at C&A (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
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The Lunatics (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
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Vote For Me (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
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Friday Night Saturday Morning (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
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Rat Race (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
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Embarrassed By You (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
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Blank Expression (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
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A Message To You Rudy (Live from the Cathedral)
Live from the Cathedral
