The Specials "The Specials" (40th Anniversary) 2026-08-07 King delivers a selection of

King delivers a selection of Blues and Rock 'n' Roll inspired pop tracks

entitled Dessert

the album has only grown in stature

and airtight rhyming

The Specials "The Specials" (40th Anniversary) 2026-08-07 King delivers a selection ofThe Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70s early 80s along with Jerry Dammers iconic label Two Tone Records. Originally formed in 1977 as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady mixed with the energy of punk and launched a whole Ska Revival which helped fellow like minded bands Madness, The Beat and The Selecter to release their first singles. The Specials first single, Gangsters, was released in May