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The Specials: react to scoring new number one album: “It couldn’t have been better timing”

submitted by Nick Feb 8th 2019 08:00 pm (www.nme.com)

The legendary band's new record is their first of new material in 37 yearsThe Specials' Lynval Golding and Terry HallThe Specials have reacted to the news that their new album ‘Encore’ has reached the top of the Official UK Albums Chart. ‘Encore’ is the legendary ska band’s first record of new material in 37 years. It also features a new version of ‘Blam Blam Fever’ and a cover of The Equals’ ‘Black Skinned Blue-Eyed […]The post The Specials react to scoring new number one album: “It couldn’t have been better timing” appeared first on NME.

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Blur: Young, Boss, Blur Headlining Glastonbury '09

submitted by Nick Dec 23rd 2008 12:00 am (stereogum.com)

In a move to entice your dad into a pair of wellies, Glastonbury has allegedly booked Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and the reunited Blur to headline its annual festival (6/26-28 at Worthy Farm, Pilton). The line-up, bandied about last week, is now being confirmed by The Sun, who is never wrong. Still rumored to appear: Kanye West, the Specials...

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The Specials: announce Coventry homecoming gig

submitted by Nick Dec 16th 2008 03:00 pm (www.nme.com)

The Specials will finish their reunion tour next May with a special gig in their hometown of Coventry.

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The Specials: Reunite For Tour

submitted by Nick Dec 3rd 2008 12:00 am (stereogum.com)

Terry Hall's getting the band back together: 2-Tone ska revivalists the Specials will reform, full lineup intact (minus Jerry Dammers), for a string of UK shows in April and May of '09. View the dates here, and imagine what it will be with Terry's take on "Gangsters" with Lily Allen from Glasto last year.

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The Specials: reunite for 2009 tour

submitted by Nick Dec 2nd 2008 01:00 pm (www.nme.com)

The Specials are reuniting for a 2009 tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary.

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The Specials: reunite at Bestival

submitted by Nick Sep 8th 2008 12:00 pm (www.nme.com)

The Specials played their first gig together in 27 years at Bestival this weekend (September 6).