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The Specials

The Specials, also known as The Special AKA, are an English 2 tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry. After some early changes, the first stable lineup of the group consisted of Terry Hall and Neville Staple on vocals, Lynval Golding and Roddy Radiation on guitars, Horace Panter on bass, Jerry Dammers on keyboards, John Bradbury on drums, and Dick Cuthell and Rico Rodriguez on horn. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude". Lyrically, they present a "more focused and informed political and social stance".

Albums

2020

Protest Songs 1924–2012

2020

2 Tone: The Albums

2019

Encore

2009

BBC in Concert (15 December 1979)

2009

Ghost Town: Greatest Hits (re‐recorded versions)

2008

The Best of The Specials

2006

Greatest Hits

2003

30th Anniversary Tour Live

2001

Conquering Ruler

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