On the evening of November 8 I had the unmitigated privilege of seeing Britain’s Two Tone ska legends the Selecter for the third time in just over a year. Quel honneur! This show commemorated the 40th anniversary of Two Tone ska. The Selecter is fronted by the very charismatic Pauline Black and Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson, …
Thirty-five years ago I discovered ska music – in particular, Two-Tone ska music. The Selecter was one of those Two-Tone bands who were my first real introduction to ska music. As far as I know they never played Seattle – not since I’ve known of them. Really, they’ve barely set foot on US soil. Though …
http://youtu.be/pl8j_nFpajI This movie includes all of the following 2 Tone bands and songs live: “Nite Klub” – The Specials “The Prince” – Madness “Ne-Ne-Na-Na-Na-Na-Nu-Nu” – Bad Manners “007 (Shanty Town)” – The Bodysnatchers “Three Minute Hero” – The Selecter “Ranking Full Stop” – The Beat “Big Shot” – The Beat “Concrete Jungle” – The Specials …