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"It's really scary that a bunch of people in their sixth decade are still as relevant as they were 40 years ago."The SpecialsThe Specials‘ Horace Panter has said it is “scary” that some of the band’s most iconic tracks remain relevant almost 40 years since they were released. The bassist of the Ska legends says that classic protest songs like ‘Ghost Town’, which tackled the issue of urban decay in the 1980s, still hold unexpected significance in […]The post The Specials' Horace Panter on why 'Ghost Town' remains relevant in 2019: "Injustice is timeless" appeared first on NME.
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Amy Winehouse: makes surprise appearance with The Specials at V Festival
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Amy Winehouse joined The Specials onstage at V Festival this evening (August 22).
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The Specials: Dexys Midnight Runners, Public Image Limited, The BBC Sessions set for release
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Rare tracks from Public Image Ltd, Dexys Midnight Runners and The Specials are set to be released digitally.
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The Specials: announce two Irish shows
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The Specials have announced two additional dates for their arena tour, which kicks off in Cardiff on November 1.
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The Specials: perform greatest hits set to 'beautiful' T In The Park crowd
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The Specials wowed the T In The Park Main Stage crowd this afternoon, playing a greatest hits set in front of a sprawling crowd.
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Glasvegas: Killers, Glasvegas, Katy Perry for T In The Park second day
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The Killers, Glasvegas, Katy Perry, Calvin Harris, The Specials and Manic Street Preachers are among the acts set to play on the second day of musical action at the T In The Park festival today (June 11).
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