As rhythm guitarist and singer of the iconic band The Specials, Lynval Golding is emphatically linked to a part of popular British music culture that is now legendary. Through their 2 Tone imprint & ideology, The Specials ruled the airwaves with their sharp social commentaries, telling tales of urban despair and preaching racial harmony. Their unique Jamaican & punk musical sound-clash, became the nations soundtrack. Almost 30 years on, their influence is still felt, a fact being recognized this month at the MOJO awards, with a ‘Lifetime achievement award’.

With ever increasing talk of a Specials reunion, and ahead of the next Pama Intl UK tour we sent Rockers Revolt reporter Reynolds Clay stateside to catch up with Lynval at home…
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Dub. The precursor to all dance music. Without its existence, there would be no remix. Samples would be just liquid in jars. And bass on such a serious scale would be considered hostile.

From King Tubby to Massive Attack, via Lee Perry and his Black Ark studio, this A-Z documents the history, majesty and lunacy of the mighty dub version.

Compiled by Chris Tomlin, originally published via Funkdub.

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Lynval Golding talks about The Specials first rehearsal in over 25 years, and the possibility of a reunion show. Filmed in Seattle on April 26, 2008 by splendorform

SOURCE: Lynval Golding - A Message to You Rudy