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The Specials Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 45 Years Ago Today

17 days ago

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Specials released their self-titled debut album. Is this the “in” place to be? Read the Phenomenal Handclap Band in MAGNET on the Specials: The post The Specials Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 45 Years Ago Today ap... more info

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In Photos: 2019 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Fest Led by Rancid, Descendents, The Specials, Refused, The Hives, and more

1988 days ago

Consequence of Sound — The 21st annual Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival took place in Las Vegas over the Memorial Day weekend. In Photos: 2019 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Fest Led by Rancid, Descendents, The Specials, Refused, The Hives, and more Spencer Kaufman more info

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The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

2038 days ago

Nialler9 — Highlights include Musictown, Lost Lane launch, SPACER, Dave, The Specials & more. more info

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Ranking Roger (The English Beat, General Public), dead at 56

2051 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — Read tributes from Billy Bragg, The Selector's Pauline Black, The Specials' Neville Staple, UB40, and more. Continue reading… more info

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The Specials announce 2019 North American tour

2104 days ago

Consequence of Sound — Stream Encore, the ska band's first album of original music in 20 years. more info

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tours announced: Pg. 99/Majority Rule, Kacey Musgraves, Sloppy Jane, Fenne Lily, more

2104 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Cincinnati's Bunbury Festival 2019 lineup, Sid Sriram, The Specials, and more tour-related news. Continue reading… more info

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The Specials’ Terry Hall reveals he was kidnapped by a pedophile ring at age 12

2104 days ago

Consequence of Sound — "It’s unfortunate it happened to me, but you can’t just let it destroy your life, it’s not good.” more info

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Bill's Indie Basement (2/1): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

2104 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — This week: The Specials are back with their first album to feature Terry Hall in nearly 40 years; crucial reissues from The Cardigans, Sparks, and The Fall; plus UK psych-vets The Telescopes; and the sparkling, sophisticated pop of Le SuperHomard. Co... more info

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