His bandmates described him as 'our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced'
The Specials lead singer Terry Hall has died after a "short illness". His bandmates shared the news of the 63-year-old's death on Twitter.
The band continued to say: "He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and leaves behind the gift of his remarkable music and profound humanity. Terry often left the stage at the end of The Specials’ life-affirming shows with three words…'Love Love Love'." The Farm frontman Keith Mullin wrote: "Devastating news, so sad, first records I bought, still have them now, much love, respect and condolences to family and friends. RIP Terry."
Upon release, the album went straight to number one on the Official UK Album Chart, marking their first number one album, and the first time they had topped the charts since their classic track Ghost Town in 1981 and since their single Too Much Too Young became a number one in 1980. “It is pretty sad. I grew up aligned to a party, the Labour Party, quite strongly. Until Tony Blair made Noel Gallagher prime minister I knew exactly where I stood.”
Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley wrote on Twitter: "Horrid news. Have always been a fan. So many songs of Terry Hall that I’ve loved throughout my life. Specials. Fun Boy Three. Colourfield."
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