The Specials's 1978 Concert History

The Specials is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, Warwickshire. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance.

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The Clash / Suicide / The Specials on Jul 4, 1978 [158-small]

The Clash / Suicide / The Specials
Jul 4, 1978
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Clash / Suicide / The Specials on Jul 4, 1978 [159-small]

The Clash / Suicide / The Specials
Jul 4, 1978
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Clash / Suicide / The Specials on Jul 4, 1978 [962-small]

The Clash / Suicide / The Specials
Jul 4, 1978
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Clash / Suicide / The Specials on Jul 8, 1978 [969-small]

The Clash / Suicide / The Specials
Jul 8, 1978
 Crawley, England, United Kingdom
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The Clash / Suicide / The Specials on Jul 10, 1978 [971-small]

The Clash / Suicide / The Specials
Jul 10, 1978
 Torquay, England, United Kingdom
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2014 25 concerts
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2012 21 concerts
2011 33 concerts
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2009 57 concerts
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2002 1 concert
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2000 4 concerts
1999 4 concerts
1998 95 concerts
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1996 35 concerts
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1994 28 concerts
1993 2 concerts
1981 16 concerts
1980 70 concerts
1979 66 concerts
1978 14 concerts
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