It's another bad December, echoes of 2016 all round. Terry hall, one of this country's best front men has left the stage at just 63. Whilst this site was set up as a vehicle for my passion for The Stranglers, The Specials mean the world to me as well. A band with such spirit that picked racism up by the braces and showed it for what it was and sadly still is.... bullshit!
You will I hope forgive me if over the next week I indulge myself with a few Terry/Specials related posts.
R.I.P. Terry Hall, the world is a poorer one without you.
as sad as i am when i heard the news tonight i look forward to your celebration of his life on here. that self titled album is probably in my top 5 favorites
ReplyDeleteJust as shocked and still cant believe it! Fuck Cancer!
ReplyDeleteThe last few years have seen, the heroes of my youth disappearing a lot faster than I would like. I loved the Specials from the first time I heard Gangsters on John Peel when I was a kid, Peely introduced me to so many artists that have been a huge part of my life, many of whom have now left us. Every time we lose another it puts me in mind of Peely, I still remember him announcing the death of Malcolm Owen. Before I go off on a ramble, R.I.P Terry, thanks for introducing me to Ska.
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