The Specials to play gigs at Coventry Cathedral ruins

The Specials to play gigs at Coventry Cathedral ruins

Postby dutchman » Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:25 am

Coventry’s greatest band The Specials have announced their highly anticipated hometown gigs to celebrate 40 years of 2-Tone – to be staged at the cathedral ruins

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The legendary group had previously announced a UK and European tour without Coventry dates, and on Monday released their comeback album ‘Encore’.

The iconic backdrop of the cathedral ruins will play host to the 2-Tone pioneers on Wednesday July 10 and July 11 this year.

Coventry is leading the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Specials and the legendary 2-Tone record label in the city in 1979.

It is also 10 years since the band reformed and played a selection of city shows harking back to the glory years of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The prospect of Coventry gigs being added to the tour has been the city’s worst kept secret for weeks.

Despite some media speculation that Coventry may be missing out, it is not the first time Coventry gigs have been belatedly announced for more recent Specials tours.

The historic outdoor venue is a coup for the city and the band in the run up to Coventry City of Culture 2021.

The Specials appeared at the cathedral earlier today to announce the dates and host photoshoots.

Only three of the original seven members remain – lead vocalist Terry Hall, bassist Horace Panter and vocalist and guitarist Lynval Golding. They are supported by long-time Specials keyboardist Nikolaj Torp Larsen.

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