Conversation so far:
Why did The Specials split up?
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The controversial track described an incident of date rape, and its frank and harrowing depiction of the matter meant that airplay was severely limited.
Was anyone in the band involved in any legal troubles?
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When did the band come back together?
The new line-up (still known as the Special AKA) finally issued a new full-length album In the Studio in 1984.
Did all of the members come back?
Dakar, Campbell, Bradbury, Dammers, Shipley and new bassist Gary McManus.
Cuthell, Newton, Panter and Radiation.
Were there any live performances as the Special AKA?
In The Studio was less successful than previous efforts, although the 1984 single "Free Nelson Mandela.

Question: Did they have any top hits on the chart after the rebirth?
Self-contained rewrite: Did The Specials have any top hits on the chart after the rebirth as the Special AKA?