The Specials is an English ā2 Toneā ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, Warwickshire. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punkās 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; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015). Read more on Last.fm