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The Specials
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Formed
January 1, 1977 in Coventry, England

Disbanded
1985

Years Active:
70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
True innovators of the punk era, the Specials began the British ska revival craze, combining the highly danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude, and taking on a more focused and informed political and social stance than their predecessors and peers.

The band was originally formed in Coventry, in 1977, as the Coventry Automatics and later the Special A.K.A. ...
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  Album Title Released Label Price
The Singles Collection



1991 Chrysalis $6.99
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