Tune of the Week: RIP Terry Hall

The Specials were indeed that. Leaders of the 2 Tone and second wave ska movements, they were a multiracial, anti-racist band that found success in conservative times. Lead singer Terry Hall went on the form the bands Colourbox and Fun Boy Three. Having lifelong trauma from having been kidnapped by a paedophile ring at age 12, Hall died of pancreatic cancer last month at age 63. In addition to his ska hits, Hall also helped the new wave band The Go-Go’s hit the big time by co-penning their breakout single, “Our Lips Are Sealed” with guitarist Jane Weidlin. RIP to an original rude boy!