The Specials reunite
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
The Specials are reuniting for a UK tour.
The legendary ska band are heading out on the road next April to mark the 30th anniversary of their formation - 27 years after they last officially worked together.
Frontman Terry Hall revealed to NME magazine: "It's the right time to reunite - we talked about it at 25 but we weren't together enough. Now we're all getting on and it feels comfortable again."
Original members of the band including Terry, Neville Staple, Sir Horace Gentleman, Roddy Radiation, Lynval Golding and John Bradbury are all confirmed to play the shows, but founder member Jerry Dammers will not rejoin them.
However, Terry added: "The door remains open to him."
Although the group have not officially performed together since 1981, some members performed a secret show at this year's Bestival festival under the name Terry Hall and Friends.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on December 11.
The Specials tour dates:
April 22 - Newcastle Academy
April 23 - Sheffield Academy
April 25-26 - Birmingham Academy
April 28 - Glasgow Academy
May 3 - Manchester Apollo
May 6-7 - London Brixton Academy
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