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The Specials Return to the U.S. Via Jimmy Fallon

The Specials' Terry HallAfter more than two decades of dormancy, British ska revivalists the Specials reunited last year in time for a celebratory 30th anniversary tour. That jaunt, which trekked across the U.K., kicked off with a BBC television appearance on "Later ... With Jules Holland."

Billboard now reports that the Specials will mark their long-awaited return to the United States on April 13 with a televised performance on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Those keeping score already know that the Specials will then head to the Southern California desert for a highly-anticipated set at Coachella on April 16. One additional U.S. performance has been announced so far -- April 21 in New York -- with at least a few more on deck.

The Specials bitterly disbanded in 1981 and not all of the original members are over it; founding keyboardist and songwriter Jerry Dammers has refused to take part in any reunion and has voiced his disapproval of the whole venture. Singer Terry Hall (pictured), who formed the band with Dammers in 1977, has shot back publicly. Easy, fellas.

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brendan

c'mon jerry, after all this time the music is still great and that is all that should matter. please show up,the fans will love it. many many people LOVE the specials! the sea of humanity that will be in front of you doesn't care about personal/business relationships. when the dj played "a message to you rudy" at my wedding, the dance floor was suddenly packed. it is guaranteed the crowd will go apeshit when they hear you play the opening to "gangsters". a more satisfying moment in an artist's life i can't imagine. to be quite honest, i'm an unsuccessful artist.

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