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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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Blur: Young, Boss, Blur Headlining Glastonbury '09
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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)
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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
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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
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The Specials are reuniting for a 2009 tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
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The Specials: reunite at Bestival
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The Specials played their first gig together in 27 years at Bestival this weekend (September 6).
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