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The Specials

by Jessica Paxton

October 22, 2022

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British ska band The Specials perform at the Closing Ceremony celebration concert in Hyde Park, London, on the last day of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 12, 2012. — British ska band The Specials perform at the Closing Ceremony celebration concert in Hyde Park, London, on the last day of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 12, 2012.ANDREW COWIE/AFP via Getty Images

This week on Teenage Kicks, we spotlight the British ska-revival band, The Specials. Formed in Coventry in 1977, the Specials released their self-titled debut album on Oct. 19, 1979.

We’ll also hear music by The Go-Go’s, Luna, Gang of Four, The Germs, The Adverts, The Slits and more.

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The Specials