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The Specials back for mini tour

5318 days ago
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — British ska-punk innovators The Specials' landmark 1979 self-titled debut, produced by Elvis Costello, left a major impression — to say the least. more info
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The Specials are here! - played Fallon (videos), playing LA, Coachella, Toronto, Terminal 5, and then.... Summerstage

5319 days ago
Brooklyn Vegan — The Specials on Fallon... Central Park SummerStage has yet to announce their schedule of free summer shows, but when they do, it will include The Specials (exact date TBA) who appeared on Fallon last night as a kick-off to their... more info
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The Specials live on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon"

5319 days ago
The Red Radio — In crazy anticipation for The Specials show tomorrow night in Los Angeles (pre-Coachella at Club Nokia), the guys hit the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon stage. Check out A Message To You, Rudy below. Also, peep the Fallon site for... more info
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Coachella Schedule Revealed

5320 days ago
Pitchfork — Other than a wicked sunburn, heat stroke, and getting tangled in some hippie's dreadlocks, the most troubling thing about Coachella can be the constant feeling that you're missing the best set of the festival. There are a lot of great acts playing ac... more info
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tuesday afternoon updates

5320 days ago
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THE SUNDAY CORRESPONDENTS

5323 days ago
The Vinyl Villain — THREE MINUTES IS LONG ENOUGH....On the coat tails of the punk revolution of mid to late 1970’s came New Wave and Power Pop. Much has been written about New Wave but Power Pop seems to have disappeared under the radar.It was Pete Townshend who... more info
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Readers recommend: Resurrection songs

5332 days ago
Guardian Music — Last week was all about making a grand entrance. This time, it's all about making a grand re-entranceWell, bless my soul, I'm the son and the heir/You were working as a waitress in dismal, dull affairs.I didn't quite know how to start this week's blo... more info
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Interview: Jerry Dammers - Musician

5334 days ago
Scotsman.com — WHO would have thought that Jerry Dammers, founding father of The Specials and seminal British ska label 2 Tone Records, not to mention a self-confessed modernist, would be a more info
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The Specials Hint At New Studio Album

5334 days ago
Gigwise — Following their successful reunion... more info
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The Specials may record comeback album

5334 days ago
Guardian Music — Ska-punk legends planning 'incredibly great' LP of new material to follow 30th anniversary tourAfter their 30th anniversary reunion, the Specials hope to follow up their world tour with an "incredibly great" new album. Frontman Terry Hall revealed th... more info
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