Yowza – the Specials! Ska! Think you could also call it “alt reggae.” The Specials, the English Beat… I saw the latter once in Chapel Hill, NC. At some point, a few guys from the English Beat formed a band called the Fine Young Cannibals, good, good, good. When it comes to pop/rock, it’s hard to beat the alt stuff that appeared in the 70s and into the 80s. Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Talking Heads, New Order, the Jam, the Pretenders, Tracey Thorn……………………
Loved their music. I was introduced to their music by the Grosse Pointe Blank movie and soundtrack and really appreciated it. As a side note, Joe Strummer of the Clash put the soundtrack together so I knew I was in good company.
Ida No almost 2 years ago
Terry was something Specials.
Serial Pedant almost 2 years ago
Who was Terry Halls?
kountryking almost 2 years ago
Never heard of him … or them.
shw123 almost 2 years ago
Yowza – the Specials! Ska! Think you could also call it “alt reggae.” The Specials, the English Beat… I saw the latter once in Chapel Hill, NC. At some point, a few guys from the English Beat formed a band called the Fine Young Cannibals, good, good, good. When it comes to pop/rock, it’s hard to beat the alt stuff that appeared in the 70s and into the 80s. Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Talking Heads, New Order, the Jam, the Pretenders, Tracey Thorn……………………
David_J Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Also of the post Specials group, Fun Boy Three. My introduction to his work.
Code the Enforcer almost 2 years ago
The Specials were so cool! Ghost Town was a great song !! … :)
GaryCooper almost 2 years ago
Long live Ska!
RadioDial Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The comics are my source of culture and information.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 2 years ago
A fitting tribute. RIP Terry Hall. You are missed.
Cavenee Lonnie Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The Specials were great!
ldmulvaney73 almost 2 years ago
Loved their music. I was introduced to their music by the Grosse Pointe Blank movie and soundtrack and really appreciated it. As a side note, Joe Strummer of the Clash put the soundtrack together so I knew I was in good company.
gopher gofer almost 2 years ago
he’s taking a message to rudy…
pamela welch Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Nice tribute ♥♥
mengelji almost 2 years ago
It’s lookin like a ghost town.