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The Specials Singer Passes Away, Aged 63
"His music and his performances encapsulated the very essence of life."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Specials, The Breadmakers
"'A Message To You Rudy' could be a message to Trump who ensures that The Specials' politics remains as relevant as ever. "
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Specials, Mohair Slim
"The Specials continued on with songs that seemed to be ingrained into the psyche of even the most casual of fans."
News / Music
Toni Childs, Montaigne Lead Final WOMAdelaide Line-up Announcement
WOMADelaide know how to throw a party
News / Music
The Specials Announce Aus Headline Tour
These will be... special
News / Music
The Specials' Drummer John "Brad" Bradbury Dies At 62
"Our much loved husband and father John 'Brad' Bradbury passed away on Monday the 28 of December."
News / Music
Ska Icon & The Specials Trombonist Rico Rodriguez Dies Aged 80
The venerated brass player was an essential part of The Specials' 2 Tone sounds
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Specials - More Specials
"It’s obvious why More Specials lacked the impact of its 1980 predecessor or its lasting legacy."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Specials - The Specials (Special Edition)
"The real reason to pick up this Special Edition is the bonus live disc."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: THE SPECIALS @ Palace Theatre
Then Staple tries to diffuse the situation, declaring: “There’s only one rude boy in here.” Nite Klub transports us to the diet pill-infested allnighters of a bygone era and it’s skank central.
Features / Music
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“Oh, god, they’ve made me listen to jazz funk for five minutes, it sent me to sleep.”