What makes The Specials er, special? They were pioneers of the British ska revival craze. Their music was strongly political and anti-racist. They made pork pie hats too cool for school. Yes, The Specials are legendary.
The two-tone ska revival band, formed in Coventry in 1977 and scored a string of hits like 'Ghost Town' and 'Message To You Rudy' in the late 1970s before splitting up in 1981. In 2009, they reformed to commemorate for a 30th anniversary tour.