Tag: Jerry Dammers

  • Specials, Specials, 1979 on Two-Tone

    Specials, Specials, 1979 on Two-Tone

    Ska greats The Specials (later renamed The Special AKA) in their debut full length on Coventry label Two-Tone, started by Jerry Dammers (of the Specials). The Specials included Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Dammers, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury, Dick Cuthell and Rico Rodriguez. This album was produced by Elvis Costello, and features…

  • Various Artists, This Are Two Tone, 1983 on Chrysalis/Two Tone

    Various Artists, This Are Two Tone, 1983 on Chrysalis/Two Tone

    In the UK, this was released on Two Tone, but in the US they were distributed by Chrysalis and issued on the Chrysalis label. Sleeve design credit to Jerry Dammers who founded Two Tone and was a key member Specials. Great compilation of 80s reggae/ska: Specials / The Special A.K.A., Madness, The Selecter, The English…