Under The Influence : 2 Tone Ska

Pretty rad NOISEY epoisode that explores the late-70s ska revival in the UK, a movement built upon the fusion of punk rock and traditional ska. Led by the Specials, THEY look at how the cultural climate of the time period in the UK inspired the founding of 2 Tone Records and how that led to the ska movement in the 80s and 90s.

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In the second episode of our series Under the Influence, we examine the late-70s ska revival in the UK, a movement built upon the fusion of punk rock and traditional ska. Led by the Specials, we look at how the cultural climate of the time period in the UK inspired the founding of 2 Tone Records and how that led to the ska movement in the 80s and 90s.