The Specials

Academy, NewcastleIn their first single, top 10 hit Gangsters in 1979, the Specials admitted dreading "to think what the future may bring".The reference to the state of the nation could have equally applied to the thought of their middle-aged selves squeezing into their old 2-Tone suits after 28 years for this 30th anniversary reformation.But they look remarkably dapper in them - and trim toaster Neville Staple in his natty vest - and those concerns seem as relevant as ever. Picking any song at ...

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23:01 on April 22 2009

The Specials

Guardian Music — Academy, NewcastleIn their first single, top 10 hit Gangsters in 1979, the Specials admitted dreading "to think what the future may bring".The reference to the state of t... more info

08:23 on April 23 2009

The Specials kick off reunion tour in Newcastle

NME — Terry Hall and co bring out the hits to kick off jaunt more info

The Specials

19:58 on April 23 2009

The Specials kick off reunion tour; open show with "Do The Dog"

The Red Radio — Oh, oh, oh, the below video gets us all riled up! The Specials kicked off their 2009 reunion tour (yes, minus founding member Jerry Dammers) Tuesday at the Newcastle Acad... more info

The Specials