Profiles
Profile (2015)
Jon Rogers examines the short-lived but influential career of the Specials, whose two albums, 'The Specials' and 'More Specials', have just been re-released in remastered double CD editions
Live
Specials
Darren Aston photographs legendary ska/two-tone group the Specials at a show at the Olympia in Liverpool
Reviews
Protest Songs 1924-2012 (2021)
Ambitious collection of political covers from influential ska group The Specials
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Interviews
Neville Staple
Interview
'Original Rude Boy' Neville Staple talks to Andrew Twambley about his new single 'Lockdown', his long musical career and his burning desire to reconnect with fans.
Neville Staple
Interview
Denzil Watson speaks to ska singer Neville Staple about his eight-piece band, their new album and his career with the Specials
Live
Arroyo Seco Weekend
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, 23/6/2018...24/6/2018
L. Paul Mann enjoys the second annual Arroyo Seco festival which included sets from the Pretenders, Belle and Sebastian, the Specials, Neil Young, Jack White and Robert Plant.
Ottawa RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
Ottawa, 8/7/2013...14/7/2013
and in its second week the Waterboys, the Specials, Rush, Alice in Chains, Los Lobos and BB King