Specials

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The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA) are 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). Read more about The Specials on Last.fm.

Type: Group
Area: United Kingdom
Founded: 1977
Tags: ska two-tone reggae punk 80s

ACHIEVEMENTS

ALBUMS
6
ALBUM WEEKS
30
WEEKS @ #1
1
FIRST WEEK
26/06
LAST WEEK
52/22

ALBUMS

Peak Title First Week Weeks Last Week
#1
1 wk
Encore by  Specials
06/19 - 19/19 wks: 12
06/19 12 19/19
#2
1 wk

40/21 - 42/21 wks: 4
40/21 4 42/21
#47
1 wk
Protest Songs 1924–2012 by  Specials
40/21 - 40/21 wks: 1
40/21 1 40/21
#73
1 wk
Singles - Best Of by  Specials
28/09 - 28/09 wks: 1
28/09 1 28/09
#26
1 wk
The Best Of by  Specials
26/06 - 52/22 wks: 11
26/06 11 52/22
#57
1 wk

52/22 - 52/22 wks: 1
52/22 1 52/22
#1 26/06 30 52/22