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.

Question: Were there any live performances as the Special AKA?
Self-contained rewrite: Were there any live performances by the Special AKA?