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Post by Feed Your Head on May 23, 2008 14:39:45 GMT
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Post by skaville on May 29, 2008 16:50:36 GMT
Been in the studio rehearsing for a while, possibly means an album to follow.
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Post by getupstandup on May 29, 2008 20:56:50 GMT
Just come across on youtube The Specials performing "Its up to you" on Something else (crackin pop tv series from late 70s early 80s) never seen clip before and enjoyed alot!
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Post by bazza on Jun 27, 2008 10:05:19 GMT
Was at a Roddy Radiation gig last week and he said it is going ahead next year. As far as I know the band have still to have a full rehearsal. The 1st one only 4 out of the 7 were there and at the second all 7 members were there but not at the same time. Here is a clip of 6 of the 7 Specials at last weeks Mojo awards. I don't think Jerry Dammers is a big fan of all these showbiz back slap awards uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_lZmQll2-5M |
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Post by sirscootalot on Jul 5, 2008 16:19:42 GMT
according to Lynval there is a band meeting next week to decide whether or not it's actually going ahead, but it looks like jerry has thrown his dummy out the pram and will not be rejoining the band.
so if the glorious third coming does materialise, then lets show some sense people and have a bit of love for each other, in other words, no fighting, it was a bloody nightmare the first time around.
anyway fingers crossed
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Post by mark on Jul 6, 2008 17:59:08 GMT
Please say it isnt true they were bloody awfull first time around .
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Post by Devo McDuff on Jul 7, 2008 9:41:20 GMT
Please say it isnt true they were bloody awfull first time around . Say it ain't so Mark  |
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Post by Smallframe on Aug 8, 2008 9:03:47 GMT
Just starting to read "ska'd for life" by Horace Banter - seems like a good read - now reduced to the bargain price of £3.00 for hardback
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Post by A565 on Aug 8, 2008 11:53:43 GMT
Just starting to read "ska'd for life" by Horace Banter - seems like a good read - now reduced to the bargain price of £3.00 for hardback Where did you get it from? |
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Post by sirscootalot on Aug 19, 2008 20:26:29 GMT
not sure where smallframe got it from but its on amazon and play i think
good read
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Post by bobbanker on Oct 20, 2008 16:55:55 GMT
speaking to terry hall at bestival and he denys any reform/comeback etc
said he was happy doing his little dj sets nice guy and his son is quite funny
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Post by sirscootalot on Dec 2, 2008 19:45:07 GMT
Tues 2nd December 2008 - The Specials announce the dates of the upcoming 2009 UK tour. The tickets will go on sale on Thu 11th December 2008. The band will be performing an extra special gig in COVENTRY for the home town crowd, this will be announced next year.
The Specials 2009 UK tour dates:
22 April NEWCASTLE, Academy
23 April SHEFFIELD, Academy
25 April BIRMINGHAM, Academy
26 April BIRMINGHAM, Academy
28 April GLASGOW, Academy
3 May MANCHESTER, Apollo
6 May LONDON, Brixton Academy
7 May LONDON, Brixton Academy
oh yes its true ;D ;D
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Post by sirscootalot on Dec 14, 2008 16:09:10 GMT
well i got my tickets for manc and saturday brum, anyone else goin?
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Post by A565 on Dec 14, 2008 20:01:55 GMT
I'm goin to Manchester on May 4th
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Post by sirscootalot on Dec 14, 2008 21:24:12 GMT
i'm the 3rd in manchester, can't wait its been a long time coming ;D
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Post by jackthekipper on Dec 16, 2008 18:46:47 GMT
jeeez ! they've aged a bit  ;D ;D |
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Post by Robjack on Dec 16, 2008 20:57:49 GMT
jeeez ! they've aged a bit ;D ;D Haven't we all mate  . It takes me a while to realise there isn't a picture of me Dad stuck to the shaving mirror every morning. |
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Post by zeppelin on Apr 15, 2009 13:04:10 GMT
Thanks to BFBS being behind the times I saw The Specials on 'Later With Jools Holland' the other night. Despite being a big fan, I had mixed feelings. The band were really tight and if I shut my eyes it was like being back in the past. The stage performance was really good, apart from Terry who has got even more miserable than ever. There is no Jerry Dammers, who is apparently in dispute with the members of the band who have reformed, and no Rico. All in all though - welcome back The Specials, long may it last! |
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Post by Feed Your Head on Apr 15, 2009 15:52:19 GMT
Never really like it when bands reform. However, having seen The Specials playing live, have to say that the music was just as tight and stonking as all those moons ago.
Actually shared a pwith Terry Hall at the Bestival: miserable looking but polite and conversational. Was quite surreal.
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Post by zeppelin on Apr 27, 2009 13:37:38 GMT
Simon Witter of the Daily Telegraph reviews last night's Birmingham Academy gig in today's edition. By all accounts it was something special (excuse the pun), and he finishes by saying "they are simply one of the greatest live bands this island has ever produced". I just hope they come to Germany! |
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Post by sirscootalot on Apr 27, 2009 19:25:38 GMT
i was at brum on saturday night, it was f*ckin mayhem, absolutely brilliant gig, non stop energy from start to finish, very funny watching a few thousand 40 odd year old portly blokes(including me) skanking there way to near heart failure, can't wait for manc on sunday
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Post by zeppelin on Apr 27, 2009 19:43:48 GMT
i was at brum on saturday night, it was f*ckin mayhem, absolutely brilliant gig, non stop energy from start to finish, very funny watching a few thousand 40 odd year old portly blokes(including me) skanking there way to near heart failure, can't wait for manc on sunday You should get a copy of the Telegraph, Simon Witter specifically mentions the older generation taking over!  |
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Post by sirscootalot on Apr 28, 2009 18:15:59 GMT
i'll have a look on the net for it
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Post by sirscootalot on Apr 28, 2009 18:26:05 GMT
good review that, very accurate and funny ;D
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Post by zeppelin on Apr 29, 2009 14:45:45 GMT
Glad you enjoyed it. It's always be good to be an actual part of history. |
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Post by zeppelin on Apr 30, 2009 13:08:58 GMT
Here we go again! Today's Daily Telegraph has a full on article by Andrew Perry, with interviews with the band, and including pictures of the Brum gig. I won't spoil it for you by saying what's in the article - just buy a copy or look it up on the net. |
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Post by sirscootalot on Apr 30, 2009 20:38:57 GMT
once again another great read, it sounds daft but at the tender age of 42 its was one of the most exciting moments of my life when they walked on stage, i saw them years ago when i was very young and have been touring with bands for over 20 years, so i suppose without really realising they've been an important part of my life
nice one zeppelin
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Post by zeppelin on May 1, 2009 16:03:30 GMT
once again another great read, it sounds daft but at the tender age of 42 its was one of the most exciting moments of my life when they walked on stage, i saw them years ago when i was very young and have been touring with bands for over 20 years, so i suppose without really realising they've been an important part of my life nice one zeppelin You're welcome. I know how you feel, I was in my forties when I saw The Who for the first time. I'm just looking forward to seeing The Specials before they, or I, disappear for ever. |
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Post by sirscootalot on May 1, 2009 18:16:48 GMT
because of the responce of this tour i'm sure they'll do it again, well here's hoping anyway ;D
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