You may know The Specials as the ska band they are, who scored hits like A Message To You Rudy, Ghost Town and Nelson Mandela (as The Special AKA) in the early eighties. But perhaps you’re more familiar with bands that originate from The Specials, like Fun Boy Three, General Public or The Colourfield. Anyhow, thanks to several reunions throughout the years, The Specials have never really been away from the scene.

On 1 February 2019, the band – including original members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter – will release their new album Encore. Vote For Me is the first single off it. A great song, that brings back memories of their hit Ghost Town.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.