Specials Announce UK Tour

Ska legends The Specials have delighted fans across the world with the news that they are to reform for a series of live dates across the UK in 2009, it has been announced.

The Specials grew from a gang of disaffected punks, fired up by the energy of the movement but eager to do something new. Lead by Jerry Dammers, the Midlands group rapidly grew into a seven piece and became one of the most talked about band's in the UK.

Forming the 2-Tone label, the band attracted likeminded souls from across the nation, becoming a genuine pop craze in the process. Beginning with debut single 'Gangsters' the group lit up the charts scoring two UK number one singles in the process - including the era defining 'Ghost Town'.

A stunning image of multi-cultural Britain at a time when the Far Right were mobilized on the nation's streets, The Specials remain one of the most respected and iconic British groups.

The Specials will play the following UK tour dates:

April 22nd - Newcastle, Academy
April 23rd - Sheffield, Academy
April 25th - Birmingham, Academy
April 26th - Birmingham, Academy
April 28th - Glasgow, Academy
May 3rd - Manchester, Apollo
May 6th - London, Brixton Academy
May 7th - London, Brixton Academy

Tickets go on sale from 9am on December 11th

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