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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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Jay-Z: The Specials kick off Coachella festival as volcanic ash continues to cause chaos
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Them Crooked Vultures, LCD Soundsystem and Tom Morello also play sets at the US bash
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The Specials: play 2010 Shockwaves NME Awards NME Big Gig
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Though Terry Hall nips off stage to pee during show in association with Teenage Cancer Trust
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The Specials: reveal UK live plan at Shockwaves NME Awards - video
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Band say Teenage Cancer Trust show will be their only UK gig of 2010
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Paul Weller: Kasabian, Hole, The Specials to perform at Shockwaves NME Awards
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Biffy Clyro, Marina And The Diamonds, The Maccabees and The Big Pink to play too
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The Specials: to be honoured at 2010 Shockwaves NME Awards
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Band also headline Big Gig as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts
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