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). The band wore mod-style 1960s period "rude boy" outfits (pork pie hats, mohair suits, and lo…
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