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Ska and Two Tone

Ska was breaking out from the underground, thanks to The Specials and Madness, who had hits with 'A Message To You Rudy' and 'One Step Beyond'.

The British record label known as 2Tone was founded by Jerry Dammers, a member of The Special A.K.A.


1979 Music: Jukebox | Ska and 2Tone | Village People






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