Special Kinda Madness — live event on Aug 22, 2026
Special Kinda Madness at Hertford Corn Exchange on Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 PM. Free entry. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
"Back in 1979, pop was getting dull again. Everyone said it was time for a new dance. No-one expected it to come from Coventry. The 2-Tone revolution, led by the Specials, took the pop world by surprise with their infectious mix of Ska rhythms and punk attitude. Madness ... followed close on their heels. Within a matter of months the 2-Tone bands had stolen our hearts and conquered the charts with a non-stop procession of unforgettable hits: 'Gangsters', 'A Message to you Rudy', 'Too Much Too Young', 'The Prince', 'One Step Beyond', 'My Girl' ..."An extract from Dance Craze by Garry Bushell On 21st July 1979 at the Electric Ballroom in London, the Specials played a gig with Madness, Dexy's Midnight Runners and Selecter. That's a gig that all 2-Tone rude boys and rude girls would die to see, and thought would never happen. The Specials and Madness on the same bill! In truth, it will probably never happen now ... but you can get the next best thing! Special Kinda Madness play a truly aut…
Starts: Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 PM
Ends: Sat, Aug 22, 9:30 PM
Where: 39 Fore Street, England, United Kingdom
Price: $0.0
Venue: Corn Exchange Hertford
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