num_pages: 288
description: As bass player with The Specials and in his second-hand suit and pork pie hat, Horace was a member of one of the most innovative and exciting bands to come snarling out of the punk era. Founded by Jerry Dammers, their fusion of punk, reggae, and ska created a new musical fashion—spearheaded by their own Two Tone record label—that stood for unity and racial harmony in a polarized society. This musical odyssey with The Specials moves from their early days on Coventry's punk circuit, to their chart-storming success with singles like Too Much Too Young and the eerily prescient Ghost Town , released as the race riots of 1982 saw Toxteth and Brixton go up in flames. Written with wry humor, this affectionate look at a band whose sublime music remains influential today is a must for all fans of The Specials.
language: English
title: Ska'd For Life: A Personal Journey with The Specials
titlecomplete: Ska'd For Life: A Personal Journey with The Specials
genres: Autobiography, Nonfiction, Music, Memoir, Biography
ratings_count: 340
publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd.