Formed in 1977 and generally regarded as hugely responsible for the UK Ska revival scene which exploded in the late 70s. Keyboardist Jerry Dammers founded the now legendary 2-Tone record label to which they were originally signed.
The Specials became well known for their signature Mod-style tonic suits and 2-Tone fusion of mod and ska music.
All the classic tracks are collected here for your pleasure.
Just Press Play on any of videos to watch and hear The Specials in action.
"A Message to you, Rudy"
"Ghost Town"
"Rat Race"
"A Message to you, Rudy" (Live on the Old Grey Whistle Test 1979)
"Gangsters" (Live in concert)
"Too Much Too Young " (Live on the Old Grey Whistle Test 1979)
Discography for The Specials-
Albums
* Specials (1979)
* More Specials (1980)
* In the Studio (as Special A.K.A.) (1984)
* Today's Specials (1996)
* Guilty Til Proved Innocent! (1998)
Singles
* Gangsters (1979) UK #6 - billed-as Specials A.K.A. - other side by The Selecter
* A Message To You Rudy/Nite Club (1979) UK #10
* The Special A.K.A. Live! - (Too Much Too Young/Guns Of Navarone/Long Shot Kick De Bucket/Liquidator/Skinhead Moonstomp) (1980) UK #1 - EP
* Rat Race/Rude Boys Outa Jail (1980) UK #5
* Stereotype/International Jet Set (1980) UK #6
* Do Nothing/Maggie's Farm (1980) UK #4
* Ghost Town (1981) UK #1
* Racist Friend (1983) UK #60
* Nelson Mandela (1984) UK #9 - (Free Nelson Mandela)
* What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (1984) UK #5
