The Specials6 Jul 2025'The Godiva Festival gig was a must for me'The Specials' co-founder Neville Staple did not let a heart defect stop him playing in Coventry.6 Jul 202529 Jan 2025Neville Staple to perform one-off charity gigThe Specials singer is headlining a gala in Birmingham for Acorns Children's Hospice.29 Jan 20259 Nov 2024'We shouldn't need to face racist attacks in 2024'The organisation Love Music Hate Racism is set to relaunch across the country including Coventry. 9 Nov 202414 Jul 2024Historians refuse to commemorate 'unruly' punk gigA local history society says it will not support a plaque in honour of an "unruly" 1978 gig.14 Jul 202422 Feb 2024Museum founder shortlisted for tourism awardPete Chambers opened the museum more than ten years ago to share the city's music legacy.22 Feb 202418 Jan 2024Neville Staple forced to cancel all live showsThe Specials singer has been advised to cancel all performances after a heart defect diagnosis.18 Jan 202412 Jan 2024Exhibition dedicated to 2-Tone genre opensIt aims to tell the history of the influential music scene and its birth in Coventry.12 Jan 20242 Jan 2024Photographer with dementia making future memoriesPhotographer Jason Scott Tilley is using his archive to help with memories following a dementia diagnosis.2 Jan 202413 Dec 2023Grief over Terry Hall's death 'still there' Specials bassist and close friend Horace Panter says he matured during his time in the Coventry band.13 Dec 2023...
