Special Kinda Madness, Special Brew

2-Tone took the British music charts by storm in 1979, and for a short, but incredibly exciting period, turned the country into a sea of black and white check.

The seven young men at the heart of this musical revolution were The Specials, a band which created a blend of musical genres, mixing punk and Jamaican ska. Coming up behind them, Bad Manners were not so much about politics, but all about dance! Whilst not part of the 2-Tone label, their infectious ska tunes were perfect for the music of the time. Last but not least, Madness, a band still loved by rude boys and rude girls across the UK today, with their ‘nutty’ sense of humour that has won them a place in the hearts of many.