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A “Special” Giveaway on The Afternoon Show This Week

Formed in Coventry, England, back in 1977, five guys combined the danceable beat of rocksteady and ska with the vibrant energy and political activism of punk. With a combination like that, they could only be known as The Specials. Joe Strummer of The Clash immediately took a liking to The Specials, particularly to the band’s [...]

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22:17 on June 2 2010

A “Special” Giveaway on The Afternoon Show This Week

KEXP Seattle — Formed in Coventry, England, back in 1977, five guys combined the danceable beat of rocksteady and ska with the vibrant energy and political activism of punk. With a com... more info
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