The Specials / list of live Bootlegs (2009)

2009

Carling Academy, Newcastle (22/04/09)
Academy, Birmingham (25/04/09)
O2 Academy, Glasgow (28/04/09)
Apollo, Manchester (04/05/09)
Academy, Brixton (07/05/09)
Oxegen Festival (12/07/09)
Splendour, Australia (26/07/09)
Palace Theatre, Melbourne (30/07/09
Enmore, Australia (??/07/09)
V Festival (22/08/09)
Empress Ballroom, Blackpool (04/11/09)
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (10/11/09)
Brighton Center (19/11/09)

On Film

Jools Holland, BBC Two (04/09)
Glastonbury, Festival (26/06/09)
T in the park, Festival (11/07/09)
Summer Sonic, Japan (08/08/09)
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (??/11/09)

Offical Releases

Academy, Brixton (Sunday Times CD)
Academy, Brixton (iTunes Download)
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (DVD)

Youtube: Wolverhampton (2009)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0J9bgz0BA

The Specials / List of live Bootlegs (1979-1981)

1979

Aston University, Birmingham (27/04/79)
The Moonlight Club, London (02/05/79)
The Mayfair, Newcastle (09/11/80)
The Lyceum, London (02/12/79)
Paris Theater, London (15/12/79)
Concerts For Kampuchea, Various Artists (??/12/79)

1980

Markthalle, Hamburg (16/01/80)
Paradiso, Amsterdam (21/01/80)
Hurrah's, New York (25/01/80)
New Orleans, Warehouse (26/01/80)
Rainbow Theater, Denver (30/01/80)
The Showbox, Seattle (01/02/80)
The Whisky, C.A. (11/02/80)
U.C. Davis (14/02/80)
The Catalyst, Santa Cruz (16/02/80)
Speaks, Long Island (02/03/80)
Pavillon Baltard, Paris (14/03/80)
Pinkpop Festival, Holland (26/05/80)
Carnival House, Tokyo (02/07/80)
Montreux Jazz Festival (11/07/80)
Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam (18/10/80)

1981

Pier 84, New York (13/08/81)
Paramount Theater, Staten Island (21/08/81)
Liberty Bell Racetrack, Philadelphia (22/08/81)
The Grove Oakville, Canada (23/08/81)

On Film

Colchester Institute, Essex (21/01/1980)
Carnival House, Tokyo (02/07/80)
Pinkpop Festival, Various Artists(26/05/80)
Montreux Jazz Festival (11/07/80)
Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam (18/10/80)
Dance Craze Various Artists (1981)

Official Releases

Aston University, Birmingham (27/04/79)
The Moonlight Club, London (02/05/79)
Paris Theater, London (15/12/79)

Unofficial, CD & LP Releases

Aston University, Birmingham (27/04/79)
The Moonlight Club, London (02/05/79)
The Lyceum, London (02/12/79)
Markthalle, Hamburg (16/01/80)
Paradiso, Amsterdam (21/01/80)
Hurrah's, New York (25/01/80)
Paradise Rock Club, Boston (30/01/80)
Carnival House, Tokyo (02/07/80)

Other Releases

The Coventry Automatics - Dawning of a New Era (1993)
The Specials & The Special AKA - BBC Sessions (1998)

Demo Recordings (1981)

01 96 Tears
02 Why (Dub)
03 Why (Part II)

Youtube: Rock Goes To College (1979)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWRGcCwqVu0

The Specials / Rare Unseen Photos, Rehearsals & Live (1978 - 1979)

I think it was some time in early 1978 that Mike Horseman asked me to go with him to Coventry one evening to photograph The Specials AKA rehearsing at the home of Jerry Dammers.

I started to photograph as the other members of the band arrived and brought in their equipment. Previously known as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials consisted, at the time, of Jerry Dammers (keyboards and songwriter), Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar and vocals), Neville Staple (vocals), Horace Panter (bass), Roddy Byers (lead guitar), and Silverton Hutchison (drums)



It was 1978, I think, and a short while after I photographed the rehearsal in Coventry that I photographed the Specials again. This time at Barbarella’s—the well known Birmingham nightclub. By now, Silverton Hutchison had left the group and had been replaced by John Bradbury on drums.



All Photos by: Bernard G Mills

Barbarella’s Gig - 21/05/1979)

http://www.bernardgmills.net/Specials_Barbs_Thumbs.html

http://www.bernardgmills.net/Specials_Thumbs.html

http://www.bernardgmills.net/home.html

Jerry Dammers / Ghost Town (BBC Four) 08/01/2016

From The Story of 1981 (BBC Four) 8th of Jan 2016




http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06v9fdp

John Bradbury / The Specials, dies aged 62

John Bradbury of the Specials dies aged 62


Bradbury, the multi-instrumentalist and key component of the 2 Tone sound, was drumming ‘powerhouse’ who played with the Specials for more than four decades.



John “Brad” Bradbury, the drummer with 2 Tone group the Specials, has died aged 62. The band announced the news of his death on 29 December via Twitter.

It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to our great friend, the world's greatest drummer, our beloved Brad. RIP

A statement released by the Coventry band’s spokesperson praised the musician’s influence on the 2 Tone scene. “Brad’s drumming was the powerhouse behind the Specials, and it was seen as a key part to the 2 Tone sound.”

The multi-instrumentalist and producer joined the Special AKA, who had a top 10 hit with Free Nelson Mandela, after the Specials’ original lineup disbanded in 1979.

“He was much respected in the world of drumming, and his style of reggae and ska was seen as genuinely ground-breaking when the Specials first hit the charts in 1979,” the statement continued. “He was an integral part of the Specials re-forming in 2008, and [he] toured with them extensively up to the present day. His contribution to the world of music can not be understated and he will much missed by family, friends and fans alike.”

During his career, Bradbury was also a member of soul group JB’s Allstars and Selecter. He performed with the Specials until his death.

John "Brad" Bradbury (16 February 1953 – 28 December 2015)

R.I.P.

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/dec/29/john-bradbury-of-the-specials-dies-ages-62

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35194738

http://www.itv.com/news/2015-12-29/specials-drummer-john-bradbury-dies-aged-62/

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/the-specials-drummer-john-bradbury-dies-aged-62-a3145646.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/john-bradbury-specials-drummer-dies-aged-62/

The Specials / Vive Latino, Mexico (13/03/2015)

Set List:

01 (Dawning Of A) New Era
02 Gangsters
03 Monkey Man
04 Blank Expression
05 Rat Race
06 Doesn't Make It Alright
07 Concrete Jungle
08 Friday Night, Saturday Morning
09 Ghost Town
10 Do Nothing
11 Stereotype
12 Man At C & A
13 A Message To You Rudy
14 Nite Klub
15 Too Much Too Young

Photos:

http://www.tono.tv/fotos-the-specials-en-el-vive-latino-2015/

Review:

http://gritaradio.com/resena-the-specials-en-vive-latino-2015/

Interview:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY71905PcwQ

The Specials / Special Edition CD Remasters (30/03/2015)

3 x 2CD SPECIAL EDITION REMASTERS OF THE ALBUMS:

“SPECIALS”, “MORE SPECIALS” & “IN THE STUDIO”

WITH ADDITIONAL RARE BONUS MATERIAL, NON-ALBUM SINGLES, EP’S & B-SIDES,
NEW EXTENSIVE SLEEVENOTES,
PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN CHALKIE DAVIES’ PHOTOS AND NEW ALBUM COVERS



CD 1: ORIGINAL ALBUM
1. “Gangsters”
2. “A Message To You, Rudy”
3. “Do The Dog”
4. “It’s Up To You”
5. “Nite Klub”
6. “Doesn’t Make It Alright”
7. “Concrete Jungle”
8. “Too Hot”
9. “Monkey Man”
10. “(Dawning Of A) New Era”
11. “Blank Expression”
12. “Stupid Marriage”
13. “Too Much Too Young”
14. “Little Bitch”
15. “You’re Wondering Now”

CD 2: EXTRA SPECIALS
Too Much Too Young EP (live) by The Special AKA:
1. “Too Much Too Young”
2. “Guns Of Navarone”
3. “Skinhead Symphony”
a) “Long Shot Kick The Bucket”
b) “Liquidator”
c) “Skinhead Moon Stomp”
BBC In Concert At the Paris Theatre (15/12/79) by The Specials:
1. “(Dawning Of A) New Era”
2. “Do The Dog”
3. “Rat Race”
4. “Blank Expression”
5. “Rude Buoys Outa Jail”
6. “Concrete Jungle”
7. “Too Much Too Young”
8. “Guns Of Navarone”
9. Nite Klub”
10. “Gangsters”
11. Medley:
a) “Long Shot Kick The Bucket”
b) “Skinhead Moonstomp”




CD 1: ORIGINAL ALBUM
1. “Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)”
2. “Man At C&A”
3. “Hey, Little Rich Girl”
4. “Do Nothing”
5. “Pearl’s Café”
6. “Sock It To ‘Em J.B.”
7. “Stereotypes/Stereotypes – Pt. 2″
8. “Holiday Fortnight”
9. “I Can’t Stand It”
10. “International Jet Set”
11. “Enjoy Yourself (Reprise)”

CD 2: MORE EXTRA SPECIALS
Singles, b-sides and rarities by The Specials:
1. “Rat Race”
2. “Rude Buoys Outa Jail”
3. “Stereotypes Pts.1 & 2″ (John Peel session)
4. “International Jet Set” (single version)
5. “Rude Boys Outa Jail” (version) (featuring Neville Staples aka Judge Roughneck)
6. “Do Nothing” (single version) (featuring Rico with the Ice Rink String Sounds)
7. “Maggie’s Farm”
8. “Raquel”
9. “Why?” (extended version)
10. “Friday Night, Saturday Morning”
11. “Ghost Town” (full version)
12. “Sea Cruise” (John Peel session) (featuring Rico)
13. “You’re Wondering Now” (Kid Jensen session)



CD1: ORIGINAL ALBUM
1. “Bright Lights”
2. “Lonely Crowd”
3. “What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend”
4. “House Bound”
5. “Night On The Tiles”
6. “Nelson Mandela”
7. “War Crimes”
8. “Racist Friend”
9. “Alcohol”
10. “Break Down The Door”

CD2:
Rarities by The Special AKA:
1. “The Boiler” (Rhoda and The Special AKA )
2. “Can’t Get A Break”
3. “Jungle Music” (Rico and The Special AKA )
BBC Peel Session 12/09/83 by The Special AKA:
4. “Lonely Crowd”
5. “Alcohol”
6. “Bright Lights”
Instrumentals by The Special AKA:
7. “Break Down The Door”
8. “Racist Friend”
9. “War Crimes”
10. “Theme From The Boiler”
11. “Bright Lights”
12. “Nelson Mandela”

Release Date: 30th March 2015

http://louderthanwar.com/the-specials-annoucw-3-x-2cd-special-edition-remasters-of-the-albums/