Specials Coventry Show Announced

Reformed ska-punk legends The Specials have announced that they will finish next year's very special reunion tour with a spectacular show in their hometown of Coventry.

The band were formed in the Midlands city in the late 70s, and came to define the multicultural spirit of young Britain in the late 70s and early 80s. The group's two albums were massive chart hits and their label 2-Tone spawned millions of followers, with fellow ska groups such as Madness and The Beat dominating the charts.

The Specials announced their reformation earlier this year, controversially without founding member Jerry Dammers. A series of statements have been issued by both parties, but it seems the row is no closer to being resolved.

The Specials have announced a new Coventry date, in addition to their already announced UK tour. The band will play the city's Ricoh Arena on May 15th.

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
April 29th - Glasgow, Academy
May 3rd - Manchester, Apollo
May 4th - Manchester, Apollo
May 6th - London, Brixton Academy
May 7th - London, Brixton Academy
May 8th - London, Brixton Academy
May 11th - London, Brixton Academy
May 12th - London, Brixton Academy
May 15th - Coventry, Ricoh Arena

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