One of the saddest things about getting older is seeing all the figures who loomed large in your youth, who were so loved and had such a big impact on you, dropping like flies. Always loved Ska music and particularly The Specials, plus it was always good to hear someone singing in their own accent for a change and not a US one. They definitely caught the Zeitgeist of the Thatcher years. Hard to believe that he's gone. 'This town is coming like a ghost town' - indeed it is. RIP Terry.

@r.p.9021

Жыл бұрын

Well said, had very similar thought after hearing the shocking news. I drove around my town in the night listening to The Specials after hearing the news. And their music suddenly felt different knowing the voice I was hearing has gone away. They were a big part of my youth n genuinely saddened to know he’s gone. Thanks Terry n The Specials for being a huge part of my life. RIP

@Joydv74

Жыл бұрын

Very true! Absolutely love bands that sing with their original accents! He was just one of the many great ones. 🙏🏻🖤🤍

@davedogge2280

Жыл бұрын

Back in the day The Specials were mainstream but not a household name and were always there and almost taken for granted by us 'Northerners' where the SKA scene in my mind didn't really take off or was popular in the small northern towns. Then listening to their work again on Spotify circa 2010 to 2022 their music has always seemed quite fresh and unique, if you can find it on Spotify or one of your old CDs listen to their live performances, they were excellent and the crowd was going wild.

@stuartblack3475

Жыл бұрын

Perfect comment😊

@paulshorney3465

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't put that better 😥

Rest in peace terry and thanks for some great music and making a dark time bright in the early 80s bringing black and white together by music ,God bless sir 😔🙏

RIP Terry. An absolute legend and music icon. Such a massive influence to me growing up as a young teenager. Loved the Specials and am very sad at todays loss ❤

Cried my eyes out when I got the news early hours of Tuesday morning here in London. Totally gutted. Terry was unbelievably good and pithy and just oh so fucking cool. I was a 19 year old, old school skinhead (anti racism) the first time I saw and met Terry at the Hope and Anchor pub in Islington, London back in the beginning. Did the first 2Tone Tour. Was there for the reunion at The Brixton Academy, London and again a few years later. Also saw the Fun Boy Three at the Hammersmith Palais, London back in '82. Dare I say it, the most emotionally attached to a band my adult life. Same age as Terry myself now. R.I.P Terry Hall.

@AthelstanEngland

Жыл бұрын

Same mate except I never saw FB3 for some reason despite immediately copying the haircut much to the annoyance of my skinhead mates! We'd all got skins within a few weeks of Gangsters coming out. Saw them in 1980 but Brixton 2009 probably the best, certainly the most emotional, gig I've ever been too. RIP El Tel

@edwardhudson9851

Жыл бұрын

Same here mate,all the way over here in frozen Canada.Me and my mate saw them at the Lyceum with Dexys Midnight Runners supporting on the Two Tone Tour

@hugohackenbush1554

Жыл бұрын

@@AthelstanEngland Same as you about the Brixton gig. Went with my brother. Two middle aged bald skinheads with all the gear on. Levis 501 red tabs, Solvair Blackburn 11 hole boots, 1/4“ red braces [hanging down], White short sleeve Lonsdale t-shirt and Alpha Ind bomber jacket [sage green]. It was always those attention to details that made us skinheads the best. R.I.P Terry Hall 🤜🏻🤛🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@hugohackenbush1554

Жыл бұрын

@@edwardhudson9851 “Skinheads here, skinheads there, skinheads every fucking where...”

@Mustaine1ify

Жыл бұрын

Play Terry's music Hugo. Shut your eyes and play it loud

Every now and again, an artist's passing has a profound effect on the generation that first fell in love with their genius, Terry was one of these, I'm still so very saddened, over a day after his passing, I've not been this upset at a celebrity death since Rik Mayall's untimely passing 8 years ago, I'm sure I'm not the only one...

A major part of the soundtrack to my teenage years. England was reeling under Thatcher. The Specials were a voice for the working class. Every word rang home. Never preachy, but alway poignant. RIP Terry Hall and Thank you🙏🏾

@carisindall7239

Жыл бұрын

Still holds true today, IMHO.

I was so saddened to hear the news. The Specials were a big part of my teenage soundtrack. Rest in Peace Terry 🙏🏼😥❤🌻✌🏼🙏🏼

Age 19 in 1979 I played the specials over and over in my bedroom .This is the first time when a musician has died I felt like he belonged to us being the same age .2 tone was a moment in time and anyone whe grew up with it realises how lucky they were . Rip Terry .

R.I.P Terry Hall!! Xx 💖..you certainly were SPECIAL!! Thank You for the Wonderful Music you gave to us!! XxXxXxXx 💖

My heart aches & I feel very sad today. Many memories of certain space in time in which Terry's music meant so much. Rest in peace Terry & condolences to your family & friends.

Just listening to to the clips in this report just shows what fantastic catchy songs the specials produced, they were at the top in an era when the standard was incredibly high. Everything Terry touched with his genius was gold, fun boy three, colour field. You got dam good words and music when he was involved. Thanks for being such a great human, you will be missed.

We have lost an absolute British legend of music, a humble and lovely man. Fortunately had the chance to meet him once and had a chat with him. The first Specials album is still one of my favourites of all time. I was a skinhead hanging around in a school gang of skins and mods, blacks and whites when this album came out, we all loved it and played it non stop and the best thing about those times was were didn’t see each other as different we were just mates, following fashion and loving the 2 Tone scene. May you rest in peace Terry you will be sorely missed 😔

What a legend. A hero of mine who questioned peoples hate for each other for silly reasons like skin colour. As Terry would say, Love love love. We need more people like Terry in the world he will be very missed. R.I.P Legend

A special gift from God there's no other excuse for his talent and caring love 💕!

Loved the Specials. 🙏 RIP Terry.

"Enjoy yourself, its later than you think" -The Specials (Thanks Terry! You help me get through my teenager years with some self respect!)

Amazing singer who brought so much joy to us all especially with the special, and fun boy three. RIP Terry, and condolences to your Family, and friends gone but never forgotten 🙏🏾❤

Absolutely gutted by this... my idol back in '79 and relived it all again in 2009. Cambridge 1980 and Brixton 2009 still the two best gigs I've ever been to. RIP to a completely authentic guy. Thoughts with his family and close friends.

RIP lovely man and loved your music and The Specials,part of growing up! You will sorely missed 😢 ❤️

That's two of my faves gone this month. This just sucks. RIP Mr Hall, thanks for the music and good memories.

I was born in the 80s but The Specials had great songs. RIP Sir Terry Hall

@artisthusnatalal3099

Жыл бұрын

Me too 😊😉 but I don't know them

I'm 63 and original 2-tone fan. I bought a the specials records. As well as the selected, madness, the beat, bad manners. I'm bloody gutted. So many happy memories of the late 70s early 80s.thanks for the great music. My daughter and I love dancing to 2 tone music. So so sad.

@rogerpeachey2212

Жыл бұрын

@scum buster blood vessel was from bad manners. Are you being serious.

@elainegill2619

Жыл бұрын

@scum4984 Yes he is

Sadly missed,what a legend.your voice will live forever 🏁

RIP Terry 🙏. I’m glad I was fortunate enough to see The Specials live at Womadelaide 2017. Great memories.

From such a painful youth to a remarkable man rest in peace Terry ✌🙏😢💔

RIP Terry loved the specials ❤

It is impossible to overstate the importance of Terry Hall. Drop the flags to half mast (permanently).

Sad stuff! One of my all-time favorite singers. This cat Terry Hall was an outstanding vocalist, and extremely unique in style, and sound. He was also a fashion icon with the SPECIALS. He played a huge impact on me as a collector and student of music. I was devastated upon hearing this horrible news. It's so sad as a middle-aged man, to see the musical heroes of my youth, passing away. RIP Terry Hall. The SPECIALS, and ska music will never be the same without you.

Terry, thank you for making Our Lips Are Sealed with Fun Boy Three a song that would make my darkest day brighter.

Shocked by the news, the Specials were apart of my childhood growing up, RIP Terry.

Still stunned by his passing ,Love The Specials and Fun boy 3,Grew up with his iconic music 🎼🎵 R I P Terry Hall 🎸🥁🎹🎹🎹🥺🙏🌹💔🥀

Ska Legend!!! Thank you Terry Hall, for the best music, ever.

No Doubt, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sublime and the American ska scene owe a lot to the Specials and Terry Hall. RIP

RIP Terry. We, The Specials fans gonna miss you 🥲

It is so awesome to see the outpouring of condolences for him on KZread and social media. His music brings so much joy to everyone who liked his music and his pioneering in the 2Tone Movement is un paralleled. 😎 Rip we can’t thank him enough!

What a Great musician he was. His voice his message🙏 I like his solo work as well. Album “Home” is one of my fav 🌹 Thank you Terry😍Hall

Rest in peace thank you for making such fun music for sad times!

RIP Terry, a fine singer and songwriter. His album "Virgins and Philistines" with The Colourfield will always remain an all time favourite. God Bless.

Respect,heartfelt condolences n friends/family/fans stay strong

Awesome music great singer. Love The Specials R.I.P. Terry🎵

I feel absolutely gutted at this news he was one of the people I looked up to growing up I loved the music my heart goes out to his family RIP Terry ❤️

Remind me of my youth during their heyday :1979-2981,I was a student at Newcastle University and their music was influential, I hope that he will finally find peace

That father Ted episode with the disco DJ with only one record playing ghost town over & over again & again brilliant.

A Legend to many being one of the greatest human beings that walked walked Among us. True Gentleman

Thanks Terry, you were authentic. Greetings from Spain

What a musical legacy to leave behind.I’m so sad to here of his death.

Ghosttown was my favorite from them,a true pioneer of the new wave movement……RIP!!!!!!

Aww man, rest in peace Terry 🙏 I love the specials.

r.i.p terry hall thank for the good music ,God bless

To young to see the specials first time round but on the 30th anniversary tour I just had to go and what an experience, thank you for the brilliant music RIP TERRY you will be missed

Terry I just discovered your music. My name is Tracy but I was always called Terry. Pancreatic cancer is a killer. My father also died of this disease. Love you Terry ❤

There goes another one. But not forgotten. Peace all.

RIP Terry!!!😭❤🖤 Thank you for the music.....

So young, rest in peace Terry 😢

my hero # rest in power

He is missed ,condolences to friends and family .

Total respect for Terry Hall first class musician from a Teddy Boy 🎼📻🎶🎼 the Specials 🙏 Top Notch band . Yep I am from a different sub culture but the Specials where are the No 1Ska band to me . R.I.P Gone not forgotten respect 👏👏 from a Teddy Boy 🎶🎼📻🙏👏

Terry Hall = Love Love Love

2012 my era know ska & reggae but now i use the edm to bass house, rip Terry Hall your still best ska legend

RIP Terry Hall. The Figurehead of two Tone. Will be sadly missed.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

R.I.P. Terry! Our deepest condolences and sympathies to his family, loved ones, friends and fans. Words can not express how truly sorry we are for your loss 💔🙏😭

LEGEND.

Rest in Peace, good sir.

My four year old grandson is learning all of his songs.

His solo albums are my fave. Check out the album ‘Home’.

My sister in law married aged 19 and had two kids quickly. If we sang Too much too young in her presence she'd go insane ! 😂 Seriously though its a sad loss here, too young. He should have had another 20 years

That is so sad. I loved Nite Club.

I'm praying for his family and friends and fans 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Gone way too early 😔 R.I.P Terry xx

Terry Hall I heard the news At 4.30 a.m. exactly I knew it would hurt And it did so badly A voice that blew away the fluff of the 80’s A sincere stare And words that were rich and plenty I heard the news At 4.30 a.m. exactly I knew it would hurt And it did so badly An honesty that left you feeling less alone A life of pain etched in words that could have been my own I heard the news At 4.30 a.m. exactly I knew it would hurt And it did so badly I heard your voice And it rings in my head so beautifully I know it will stay, in the echo chamber Of my memory © David R Mellor 2022

Very surprising of ET to cover this story. RIP Terry, and thanks for the sounds.

@luiszuluaga6575

Жыл бұрын

Thought the same myself

Just so sad to hear of this news , his music is played everyday in my home ..

Sorry to hear the passing of Terry may he rest in peace 🕊️🕊️ and prayers 🙏 to the family 🙏

R.i.P Terry Hall 1959-2022 age 63 cause of death Brief Illness this is sad

RIP Terry Thank you for music

Big up, big thanks, big music 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

My respects go out to family and friends .the specials was a band I grew up with . Terry will be greatly missed I so gutted .their music was truly brillant .God bless u Terry.

You just didn't t see this coming. That fresh faced Rude Boy that popped into our lives on the TV back in the early 80s and we don't think of them or us as getting old, we were young strong and indestructible. Sad news for his fans and family . He kept his narky on the British Ska music scene. What a legend

Thankfully got to see Terry and The Specials at the Enmore. A band who was very much part of my youth. RIP old mate

He was just Terry Hall leadsinger of the Specials in my mind, but in reality he was so much more RIP one of the greats.

RIP Terry Hall, you’ll be sorely missed😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.

Gone much too soon rip

Legends rip Terry Hall saw Madness this year was looking forward to seeing the Specials, gone to soon ,salute Guvnor 🇬🇧😎

Saw special s a few times live at isle of wight festivals and have albums Fun boy brilliant also No death is nice rip Very talented Yes I'm 52 now we all getting older but young in heart

R.I.P.🙏

Two tone, ska, brilliant rest in peace Mr Hall.

Thank you thank you so much for making gold my old skinhead days❤️

The Beautiful South made a career from Thinking Of You which was such a chill tune . 🏴❤️

My bullmastill loves the ghost town rip rude boy thanks for tunes there always be here man not many peeps can say that rip bless

RIP Terry 🙏

Rip May he rest in peace

O ska perde um grande cara 😔 Descanse em paz Terry Hall 🇧🇷🇧🇷 🎺🎷🎸

RIP Terry Hall

So sad will be greatly missed xx

RIP! Praying for family! 🙏🏻

RIP Sincere condolences to his family and friends

I love the special, So i feel very sad to know TH go to heaven...............................

loved them ❤ R.I.P....

Thanks for the chunes Tel. Peace and light son. 💐 💔 🕯 .

RIP TERRY GREAT MUSIC GREAT MEMORIES ✊️✊🏿🎶