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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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Michael Jackson: The Specials' Jerry Dammers praises Michael Jackson
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The Specials' Jerry Dammers has paid tribute to Michael Jackson, who died yesterday (June 25).
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Neil Young: The Specials, Bloc Party open 2009 Glastonbury festival today (June 26)
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Neil Young, Bloc Party and Doves are all set to headline stages at Glastonbury today (June 26).
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The Specials: play tiny Glastonbury warm-up show
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The Specials played a tiny Glastonbury warm-up gig tonight (June 25) at London's 100 Club.
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The Specials: expand winter tour due to demand
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The Specials have added an extra to their UK winter tour due to popular demand.
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The Specials: Ska band The plan British reunion tour
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Reuters - The Specials, whose ska music heyday 30 years ago coincided with a grimly familiar backdrop of economic hardship and unemployment in Britain, are to embark on a 13-date reunion tour of the country.
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