The Special Aka

The Special Aka

The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015). Read more on Last.fm

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Appearances

FIRST

02/08/1979
Gangsters
Mimed Performance

LAST

19/04/1984
Nelson Mandela
Mimed Performance

TOTAL
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4

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Artist Statistics

Below are the number of appearances made, sorted by the most popular types of performance. Repeat performances are not counted, unless stated otherwise.

Mimed Performances

4

Repeat Performances

0

Live Performances

0

Satellite Performances

0

Music Videos

0

Linked Performances

0

Artist Appearances

Episode Performance
19/04/1984 Nelson Mandela
Mimed Performance
29/03/1984 Nelson Mandela
Mimed Performance
30/08/1979 Gangsters
Mimed Performance
02/08/1979 Gangsters
Mimed Performance

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