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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: singer Neville Staple “devastated” after grandson is stabbed to death
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"Let’s show the young people that this knife trend has to stop."Neville StaplesThe Specials singer Neville Staple has said he is “devastated” after his 21-year-old grandson was stabbed to death. Fidel, the son of Staples’ daughter Natalie, died in the early hours of Saturday morning after he was stabbed in Coventr...
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Red Hot Chili Peppers: head up the second day at Isle of Wight Festival
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The Specials and The 1975 also play (June 14)
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The Specials: announce autumn UK tour – ticket details
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The band will play 11 gigs including two shows at London's Roundhouse venue
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Elvis Costello: Watch Elvis Costello & The Roots Cover The Specials & John Lennon In Brooklyn
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Last night Elvis Costello and the Roots celebrated the release of their robust collaborative LP Wise Up Ghost with a one-off, sold out concert at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg. Along with funky cuts from the new album and slightly revamped takes on classic Costello (“Watching the Detectives,” “Shabby Doll,”...
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The Specials: announce May 2013 UK tour – ticket details
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The ska band will play 10 shows including one night at London's O2 Brixton Academy
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