I wasn’t going to do another newsletter before the end of the year but I woke up to the sad news that Terry Hall, singer from The Specials and Fun Boy Three has died after a short illness. The Specials were one of those bands I only appreciated years later. At our school, you either liked the whole ska scene or you liked more modern electronic stuff. You couldn’t like both! At that time I was in the latter camp. But when I grew up a bit my musical horizons broadened considerably. There is no doubt The Specials were actually very…special. Great attitude, a social conscience, catchy songs, and a lead singer who was genuinely different. And that was Terry Hall. Whether it was with The Specials, Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield or any of his other projects, Terry was a memorable frontman, songwriting talent and singer.
Remembering The Specials
Remembering The Specials
Remembering The Specials
I wasn’t going to do another newsletter before the end of the year but I woke up to the sad news that Terry Hall, singer from The Specials and Fun Boy Three has died after a short illness. The Specials were one of those bands I only appreciated years later. At our school, you either liked the whole ska scene or you liked more modern electronic stuff. You couldn’t like both! At that time I was in the latter camp. But when I grew up a bit my musical horizons broadened considerably. There is no doubt The Specials were actually very…special. Great attitude, a social conscience, catchy songs, and a lead singer who was genuinely different. And that was Terry Hall. Whether it was with The Specials, Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield or any of his other projects, Terry was a memorable frontman, songwriting talent and singer.