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  • The Specials’ Terry Hall Has Died, Aged 63

    12/19/2022 4:19:35 PM PST · by nickcarraway · 33 replies
    NME ^ | 19th December 2022 | Andrew Trendell
    "One of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced"Taking to social media, the ska icons shared that the influential singer had passed away from a “brief illness” aged 63, as well as honouring him as “a beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced”. Posting on Twitter, they shared: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced....
  • Rico Rodriguez : The Specials' Trombonist Dies Aged 80

    09/05/2015 2:51:58 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 13 replies
    Rico Rodriguez was a ska and reggae musician who played with the band on songs including the 1979 hit A Message to You Rudy. The Specials announced his death in a tweet on Friday. It said: "Our dear friend Rico passed away today. We offer out deepest condolences to his family. His legacy will go on forever. RIP dear Rico" SNIP He worked with many different musicians and producers during a lengthy career, including Prince Buster, Karl Pitterson and Jools Holland in his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. SNIP