The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is 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 Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015).
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The Specials
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is 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 Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015).
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When the revolution's over(dont tell me what to do)
Live track recorded at the tOOLSHED aug.2026
raw guitar driven rock, rhythm,and blues.more
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dANGEROUS!
This track is an original track recorded live and if it dont rock your socks off,you aint got a pulse!more
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(we 've got these)Rules to follow
This track is about keeping ones morality in tact then "criminal" element,and keeping company with other outlaws whom also only operate at the same level,therefore keeping all business dealings on the "up and up".more
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