The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA ) are an English 2 Tone ska
revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a
"danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a
"more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups.
The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits (pork pie ... read more
Blur will headline an Olympics Closing Celebration concert in August The Britpop band have joined a line up including The Specials and New Order for the BT London Live co...
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The 5 most played The Specials songs in the past year.
Absolute Radio stations playing songs by The Specials over the past year.
