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London International Ska festival 2012
The Specials/More Specials' Live (2CD/2LP) 26/03/12
The Specials / Songbook
THE OOglies CBBC
Fun Boy Three on Something Else
George Galloway article mentions The Specials
Cameron Pushing US Style Capitalism in Davos
For Marigold
The Selecter & Esperanza - Glasgow - Sun 11th March
THE SKABABS - FRIDAY 10TH FEB - GLASGOW
RODDY RADIATION PRESENTS: THE 2012 REBELLION AMERICA TOUR!
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Dance craze book & poster
TEEN SPIRIT
Swiftcover Ad
Elvis Costello - Special AKA Cover
Two Tone check Fred Perry polo shirt
new song of the day
RODDY RADIATION PRESENTS: THE 2012 REBELLION AMERICA TOUR!
SPECIALIZED - GLASGOW LAUNCH
contaminated
song for today
The Caroloregians UK tour - March 2012
SPECIALIZED SHOWS
Boy About Town and Rhoda
Projects - Roddy
Roddy is currently playing with his band The Skabilly Rebels, writing new material and recording. The bands debut album "Blues Attack" was released last year so if you want to purchase the record, or get more merchandise and more information on the man himself , go to- www.roddyradiation.com
Episode I : Gangsters
1978. Coventry. England.
It was the end of the punk era, and time for a change. Enter stage left The Specials, with their infectious mixture of ska, reggae and punk rock....
The Coventry Automatics

Episode I : Gangsters - Lynval Golding tells the story behind their first single.
Specialized
Specialized Charity Album
Specials2.com are proud to present their forthcoming charity double CD & download album " SPECIALIZED".The album is pencilled in for a Feb 2012 release and EVERY PENNY goes to Teenage Cancer Trust. Over 30 artists have come together to pay respect to The Specials as they play their own takes on the Specials classics.Its a mix of ska, reggae, rock, punk,indie, folk and even more surprises. To keep up to date with the Specialized project follow the forum or go to www.specializedcharityalbum.co.uk
Projects - Neville
Neville Staple Neville and his band are often found touring the UK outside of his Specials duties. A high energy night out is often Nev's trademark , so if you want to know more of where he is gigging or simply find out more about the original rude boy go to www.nevillestaple.co.uk
Projects - Horace
Neville Staple As well as twanging his bass as a Special, Horace plays around Coventry with local bands but is currently fully committed to his art projects which have featured in major areas of the media and he has been the subject of major exhibitions.For more info - www.horacepanterart.com
Specials Poll Vote
What was the best UK show 2011?
Wolverhampton
Manchester
Hull
Glasgow
Nottingham
Plymouth
Cheltenham
Brighton
Bournemouth
Cardiff
Coventry
London Brixton
London Alexandra Palace
Results | Other Polls
Projects - Terry & Brad
Brad & Horace The guys are currently taking time out after the latest Specials tour but expect to hear more from them in 2012.
More on Brad at:
JOHN BRADBURY

More on Terry at:
TERRY HALL INFO
Projects - Lynval
The rhythm master is currently resting up after the rigours of the Specials 2011 tour in Seattle and has plans for a big project in 2012 including the writing of his memoirs with Specials biographer Paul Williams.More from the man can be heard here - LYNVAL INFO
Projects - Jerry
The General is currently plying his trade with his massive Spatial AKA orchestra, a showcase of his modern space,Sun Ra arkestra influenced,rock,jazz,reggae and ska fusions to rave reviews Often found Djing around the country as well,you can find more about Jerry at www.jerrydammers.com