The Specials

[Sketchead]

Sorry if anyone came into this thinking they might be playing...

I'm off to see them tomorrow night in Manchester, has anyone seen them before? I expect they're good? My Dad is a bigger fan than me so I'm going for him more than anything else, I only know about 4/5 songs!

[Zoo Music Girl]

I saw them at Glastonbury 2008 (I think) and supporting Blur last year. Both times they were amazing and like you I really only know the hits. They've got great energy making for a fun show

I'm seeing them myself in London in a couple of weeks so would be interested to see how they are at a gig of their own.

[Bubblecup]

I've seen them at a couple of festivals and they are fab! You'll have a great time

[DeadAmos]

I wouldn't go see that set of Coventry W*nkers if you paid me

[badger80]

Think it was '09 , they were amazing on the Pyramid late afternoon if can remember right! Cant see them being on again this year. But hope theres some more Ska added to the lineup. The Beat are on Williams Green on Sunday, seen them a couple of times before theyre always good for a skank!!!

[1waveydavey]

They'll be ace, seen them a few times since they came back including 2010 (not 2008) at Glastonbury. Neville Staple has left the band sadly but I'm sure they'll still be great.

[Trebor]

They played in 09, as Badger says. not 08 or 10.

[Chimps in Balaclavas]

Our group was split between Lady Gaga & The Specials, I chose the latter and had a great time.

[Mr_Grump]

They played on the Friday evening of 2009, came on after Lily Allen....it was their comeback year....they played a great set!

I'm going to see them in Sheffield on Thursday...would be good to see them at Glasto this year but alas I don't think they'll be on the programme now.

[jimmyt]

Seen them three times in recent years and they've been outstanding on every occassion. You'll have a wonderful time.

[oneeye]

They were brilliant in 2009 up to the point when I discovered that some thieving b'stard had nicked my wallet, all around me had also been targeted; lesson learnt, always use the free lockups now.

You'll have a great time, top band

[matthewsdad1968]

We were spoilt in 2009 with Madness on as well!!!

[smytho15]

Going to see them bank holiday weekend in margate with my cuz he loves them so should be a good night

[Sketchead]

Cheers for the replies everyone, I'm sure it'll be a cracker.

[oneeye]

We were spoilt in 2009 with Madness on as well!!!

[matthewsdad1968]

The mighty Quo, Tony Christie, Tom Jones and Madness all in one afternoon, fantastic

[coma girl]

Saw them at Glasgow academy when they first started playing again (09?) and they were absolutely fantastic, excellent atmosphere as well. Saw them at a festival too but they lost some of their charm on an outdoor stage in daylight.

[Badlands]

Seen them on Sunday in Newcastle. Really enjoyed myself though it must be said Neville Staple is a big miss. I know Terry Hall is the main singer but Neville is a great foil to his straight man act.

[oneeye]

Was a fantastic end to my first festival!!!

[Mardy]

no Neville Staples? I didn't realise he'd left. Hmm, with no Nev and no Jerry Dammers, it's getting a bit threadbare

[badger80]

Our group was split between Lady Gaga & The Specials, I chose the latter and had a great time.

[lucyginger]

09 was great for music! Specials and Madness in the same weekend was fantastic.

I'm really looking forward to The Beat too, brilliant live but somehow I've not managed to catch them at Glastonbury yet. Definitely this year though.

[Thearg]

The mighty Quo, Tony Christie, Tom Jones and Madness all in one afternoon, fantastic

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

was a fine fine day

even nick cave couldn't ruin it by boring everyone to sleep

[lollypops]

The mighty Quo, Tony Christie, Tom Jones and Madness all in one afternoon, fantastic