Genres: New Wave, Ska Revival Active: 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's Formed: 1977 in Coventry, England
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True innovators of the punk era, the Specials began the British ska revival craze, combining the highly danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude, and taking on a more focused and informed political and social stance than their predecessors and peers.
The band was originally formed in Coventry, in 1977, as the Coventry Automatics and later the Special A.K.A. by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals), Neville Staples (vocals, percussion), Roddy Radiation (guitar), Sir Horace Gentleman (bass), and John Bradbury (drums).
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Release: April 22, 2008
Label: Chrysalis, Chrysalis UK
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Release: July 18, 2006
Label: Fantastic Price, Big Eye
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