The Specials's 1997 Concert History

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

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 07, 1997
Everclear / The Specials / David Bowie
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Kezar Pavilion San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 03, 1997
The Specials
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Boston's Tempe, Arizona, United States
Aug 02, 1997
The Specials /
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The Galaxy Theatre Santa Ana, California, United States
Aug 01, 1997
The Specials / Cherry Poppin' Daddies Crest Theatre Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 12, 1997
The Specials
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Respect Festival 1997 London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 07, 1997
Shane McGowan & The Popes / Van Morrison / The Lightning Seeds / Donal Lunny / Dreadzone / Altan / Brian Kennedy / Sharon Shannon / Superstar / Kila / The Specials / The Go-Betweens / Suzanne vega / The Mutton Birds / Afro Celt Sound System / Nick...
Shane McGowan & The Popes / Van Morrison / The Lightning Seeds / Donal Lunny / Dreadzone / Altan / Brian Kennedy / Sharon Shannon / Superstar / Kila / The Specials / The Go-Betweens / Suzanne vega / The Mutton Birds / Afro Celt Sound System / Nick Lowe / Toots & The Maytals / luka bloom / Naimee Coleman / Mundy / David Gray / Nervous Show all bands
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Finsbury Park London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 03, 1997
The Specials Mean Fiddler London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 18, 1997
The Specials Mean Fiddler London, England, United Kingdom

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The Specials on Aug 3, 1997 [411-small]

The Specials
Aug 3, 1997
 Tempe, Arizona, United States
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Punk
New Wave
Reggae
Britpop
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Specials had?

The Specials has had 533 concerts.

What genre is The Specials?

The Specials is most often considered to be Punk, New Wave, Reggae, Britpop, Ska, Rocksteady, Ska Revival, Mod Revival, 2 Tone, and Two-Tone.

When was the last The Specials concert?

The last The Specials concert was on January 16, 2023 at The Moonlight Club in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does The Specials play live?

The songs that The Specials performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 09, 2022 concert at Rochester Castle in Rochester, Kent, UK:

  1. Freedom Highway
  2. Friday Night, Saturday Morning
  3. Stereotype
  4. The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)
  5. A Message to You Rudy
  6. Do the Dog
  7. Too Much Too Young
  8. Gangsters
  9. Listening Wind
  10. Ghost Town

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