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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: Watch Blur Play Possibly-Final Show At Hyde Park
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During the official Olympics closing ceremony last night, a brass band played Blur’s song “Parklife.” But the band themselves held their own sort of closing ceremony nearby at London’s Hyde Park, playing what may or may not be their last-ever show and topping a very British bill that also featured New Orde...
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The Specials: 30th Anniversary Tour DVD Coming
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Wienerworld will release The Specials 30th Anniversary Tour on DVD next Monday
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Bombay Bicycle Club: added to Blur's Hyde Park show line-up
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Band join New Order and The Specials on the bill for the August 12 show
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Blur: to headline Olympics 2012 show in London's Hyde Park this August
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New Order and The Specials will also play the 'Best Of British' show
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The Specials: go back on their plans to split up
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Band say they'll continue playing together and have no plans to part ways
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