Specials

The Specials' John Bradbury Dead at 62

PUBLISHED Dec 29, 2015

John Bradbury, drummer for the legendary 2 tone ska outfit the Specials, has passed away. He was 62 years old. The Specials confirmed Brad...

The Specials Trombonist Rico Rodriguez Dies at 80

PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2015

Ska and reggae trombonist Rico Rodriguez, former member of 2 tone UK outfit the Specials, has died, the band reports. He was 80 years old....

The Specials' Catalogue Treated to Remastered and Expanded Reissues

PUBLISHED Jan 23, 2015

It's never too much, too late to start building up your Specials collection, with the UK two-tone band now making things easier via a trio...

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Metropolis, Montreal QC, July 7

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2013

My abbreviated list of best shows ever attended has grown by one more. After a nearly 30-year absence from Montreal, British Two-Tone ska...

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Sound Academy, Toronto ON August 27

PUBLISHED Aug 29, 2010

Coventry, England: Not the first place many of us would look to for a definitive word on two tone ska. Still, for over three decades - give...

The Specials Postpone Toronto Show over "Emergency Medical Ailment"

PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2010

Toronto, ON has been waiting almost 30 years for the return of two-tone/ska heroes the Specials, who reformed just over a year ago and have...

The Specials Hint at New Studio Album

PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2010

As if announcing their first North American tour in 30 years wasn't exciting enough, ska legends the Specials are now claiming that they pl...

The Specials Unveil Toronto Date on North American Tour

PUBLISHED Feb 3, 2010

The last two years have seen a string of appearances from seminal ska forefathers the Specials. First, there was a one-off performance in M...