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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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The Specials: ‘Vote For [Them]’ – help The end the tyranny of ‘The Greatest Showman’
submitted by Nick Feb 7th 2019 03:00 pm (www.nme.com)
Last Friday, I was lucky enough to witness one of the most influential (and, more importantly, fun) British bands of all time playing venerable London institution The 100 Club. The band was The Specials, and to see them in action in 2019, on the day of release of their new album, was a thing of […]The post ‘Vote For [Them]&am...
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Manic Street Preachers: and The Specials top bill at Splendour Festival 2019
submitted by Nick Jan 25th 2019 07:00 pm (www.nme.com)
The classic bands are the first names to be announced for the July eventThe Specials' Terry Hall and Manic Street Preachers' Nicky WireManic Street Preachers and The Specials have been confirmed as the headliners for Splendour Festival 2019. The one-day festival will return to Nottingham’s Wollaton Park on July 20 for its 11th year. “With an...
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The Specials: Share “Vote For Me” From Their First New Album In 37 Years
submitted by Nick Dec 4th 2018 12:00 am (stereogum.com)
UK outfit the Specials have just announced Encore, their first new album in 37 years, with its lead single, "Vote For Me." They debuted the new track on Steve Lamacq’s BBC Radio 1 show. It's the first new Specials song since their no. 1 hit in 1981, "Ghost Town." On "Vote For Me," the band…
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The Specials: extend 2019 UK tour to celebrate new album ‘Encore’
submitted by Nick Nov 4th 2018 07:00 am (www.nme.com)
Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter will share new music next yearThe SpecialsThe Specials have announced a brand new album for next year titled ‘Encore’ – and they’ll celebrate the release with a huge 2019 UK tour. Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter will release the new LP on February 1...
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The Specials: announce new album ‘Encore’ and tour dates for 2019
submitted by Nick Oct 28th 2018 11:00 am (www.nme.com)
Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter will share new music next yearThe album will also come with a 'Best Of' discThe remaining members of The Specials have announced a brand new album for next year, titled ‘Encore’. Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter will release the new LP on February 1, 2019. Drummer Kenri...
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