The Specials have announced the passing of their frontman Terry Hall.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced,” …
New albums from The Script and The Specials are leading the latest UK Record Store Chart.
The Script are on top with their greatest hits collection Tales From The Script, The Specials one place …
A 40th anniversary release of The Specials’ single Ghost Town has been announced by Chrysalis Records.
One of the UK’s most influential labels has already been remembered by the relaunched Chrysalis with re-releases of staples such as The Selecter’s …
The Specials (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever Media)
The Specials have detailed a 2021 UK and Ireland tour.
Ian Brown fronting the Stone Roses at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, June 17th 2016. (Photo: Gary Mather for Live4ever Media)
Ian Brown and The Specials have both scored high new entries, but it’s Busted who lead the current UK Record Store Chart with their comeback album Half Way There.
It’s indicative of where Blighty is right now, both musically and socially, that this album has not only been made (the first album from this version of the Specials in forty years) but also that it’s depressingly relevant.
A quick recap: The Specials shot to fame …
Today sees the release of albums from Ian Brown, The Specials and White Lies on New Music Friday – check them out on Live4ever via Spotify below.
The Specials (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever Media)
The Specials are heading up the first announcement for next year’s Victorious Festival.
The Specials (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever Media)
The Specials have shared the first single from their new album Encore, set for release on February 1st next year.
The Specials (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever Media)
The Specials will support the release of a new studio album with an extensive tour of the UK next spring.
Steve Cradock performing with Paul Weller @ the Eventim Apollo, London (Photo: Alberto Pezzali for Live4ever Media)
Steve Cradock and The Libertines‘ Gary Powell will tour with The Specials when the band visits North America in June.
The Specials with John Bradbury in May 2013 (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever Media)
The Specials will embark on their first UK tour in two years this coming October.
Jerry Dammers, the chief creative force behind The Specials and 2 Tone Records, has spoken of his shock at the death of the band’s drummer John Bradbury on December 28th.
The Specials performing in London, 2012 (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever Media)
The latest round of UK and Irish tour dates for The Specials will roll into view at the end of this year.