CELEBRATING the 40th anniversary of the hit single ‘Ghost Town’, legendary frontman Neville Staple of The Specials, will be playing shows up and down the country – including Frome.
‘From The Specials’ will be at the Cheese and Grain on Saturday 18th September.
Promoters say, “The Legendary front man of The Specials, Fun Boy Three and Special Beat, who is also known as the ‘Original Rude Boy’, celebrates 40 years of his super music career, and of the beginning of the 2-Tone movement.
“Awarded with an Honorary Doctorate by Arden University in July 2019, Neville Staple is credited with changing the face of popular music not only once but twice.
“His UK and International career in the music industry, is well documented and started out from the early days with Ray King, Pete Waterman (OBE), The Coventry Automatics and his Jah Baddis Sound System, before taking to the stage as a frontman of The Specials and performing at the famous tour with ‘The Clash’ and Bernie Rhodes.”
Neville said, “I remember the massive reactions to the hit songs like Ghost Town, Too Much Too Young and Gangsters, and fans still write to me about my rugged, energetic and fun stage presence.
“The way we bring ska to the mainstream is by mixing Jamaican music with the English punky style. I love performing live and always include my Specials hits, along with other classics and career favourites. Every show is like a massive party, where the brilliant fans love to dance, stomp or sing-along. I was so proud to become an official Doctor of Music recently too. Dr Rude Boy! How cool is that!”
For tickets, visit the Cheese and Grain website: www.cheeseandgrain.com
