The Specials News & events
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| 1 |  | The Specials drummer John Bradbury dies The Specials drummer John Bradbury has died at the age of 62.Bradbury joined The Special AKA following the split of the original Specials in 1981 … | December 30, 2015 |
| 2 |  | The Specials to headline Splendour Hot on the heels of two sold out shows at Rock City last year, The Specials will be bringing their infectious blend of two-tone Jamaican ska and punk … | February 16, 2015 |
| 3 |  | The Specials release special edition remasters On March 30th, 2 Tone Records/Warners Catalogue will release Special Editions of three exceptional, ground breaking albums by one of the most … | January 25, 2015 |
| 4 |  | The Specials: We don't travel together The Specials spoke to Absolute Radio presenters Pete Donaldson and Sarah Champion at the Isle of Wight Festival and revealed they don't get on, and … | June 22, 2014 |
| 5 |  | The Specials May 2013 UK tour dates When The Specials reformed in 2009 for their 30th Anniversary not many would have seen the band still playing four years later having travelled all … | December 8, 2012 |
| 6 |  | The Specials live on Steve Lamacq 6 Music To cap off another series of Classic Album of the Day, Steve Lamacq invites legendary ska band, The Specials, for a live show at the historic BBC … | November 29, 2012 |
| 7 |  | The Specials 30th anniversary tour DVD Filmed at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in front of an adoring home crowd, the show was the biggest revival story of 2009 and the first time the band … | July 14, 2012 |
| 8 |  | The Specials tour dates and unique live recordings Having recently performed at the Belsonic Festival in Dublin, THE SPECIALS head out this month on a European and UK tour, which takes them … | September 13, 2011 |
| 9 |  | The Specials to record new material Legendary ska act The Specials have been talking about recording new material.The iconic UK band broke up in 1980 after recording only two albums … | September 14, 2010 |
| 10 |  | The Specials to headline NME Awards Big Gig Winners of this year's Outstanding Contribution Award at the Shockwaves NME Awards last month, The Specials will headline the spectacular Shockwaves … | March 18, 2010 |
| 11 |  | The Specials to get Outstanding Award The Specials are to receive the Outstanding Contribution prize at this year's NME Awards.The British ska band – whose career has spanned over 30 … | February 1, 2010 |
| 12 |  | The Specials confirm Liverpool Music Week We are pleased to announce The Specials for Liverpool Music Week 2009. This iconic band are returning to the stage for one final time in celebration … | August 1, 2009 |
| 13 |  | The Specials continue 30th Anniversary celebrations The Specials continue their 30th Anniversary celebrations with the announcement of the final dates of their tour. The band kick off another set of … | June 10, 2009 |
| 14 |  | The Specials to play benefit gig for The 100 Club The Specials, currently enjoying mass critical acclaim following their recent 30th anniversary tour, have joined forces with Fred Perry for a very … | May 31, 2009 |
| 15 |  | The Specials add more dates The Specials have added further dates to their previously announced UK tour for April/May 2009 and over 45,000 tickets sold out this morning in just … | December 14, 2008 |
| 16 |  | The Specials live return We are proud to announce that 2009 will see the live return of Coventry's finest, The Specials.One of the most important bands in the history of … | December 2, 2008 |
| 17 |  | The Specials to reform The original line-up of UK ska legends The Specials say they are the nearest they've been to reforming in 25 years. The band's singer Terry Hall has … | June 1, 2006 |