The Specials Biography

The Specials, an English 2 Tone ska revival band, were founded in Coventry, England, in 1977. They are also known as The Special AKA. In addition to having a more concentrated and well-informed political and social perspective than other ska groups, their music mixed a danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's intensity and attitude. Jerry Dammers, a lyricist and keyboardist, started the band with Terry Hall, a guitarist who also sings, Lynval Golding, a drummer, and a rhythm section. The band wore 1960s nasty boy clothes in the mod style (pork pie hats tonic and mohair suits and loafers). The lead tune from their "The Special AKA Live!" EP, Too Much Too Young, peaked at number one in the UK in 1979. Ghost Town, a song about unemployment, peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1981. Their music may be heard on the soundtracks of movies and TV shows. Between 1979 and 1981, the band released seven consecutive UK Top 10 hits before disbanding. In 2008, it was revealed that the group would reunite and tour in celebration of their 30th anniversary in 2009. They began touring Europe and America in 2010.

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