The Specials
(1977-present)

The Binley Oak. It was in the backroom of this public house that The Specials unique ska sound was originally created and where Pauline Black first became a member of The Selecter

Binley Oak, Coventry, United Kingdom where it sited

51 Albany Road The birthplace of 2-Tone The ska phenomenon was created here by Jerry Dammers, The Specials and The Selecter It also served as the HQ for the iconic 2-Tone Record label

51 Albany Rd, Coventry, United Kingdom where it created the ska phenomenon

Horizon Studios The renowned Horizon Studio complex stood across the road from here. It was there that The Specials and The Selecter recorded much of their classic work during 1979/1980

Horizon Studios site on Rocket Pub, Warwick Road, Coventry, United Kingdom where it recorded

Site of Tiffany's Nightclub. 2-Tone bands The Specials, The Selecter, The Beat, Madness, The Swinging Cats and The Bodysnatchers all played at this once popular venue

Tiffany's Nightclub (Central Library), Coventry, United Kingdom where it played

Mr George Nightclub was located on this site. The Specials played a four month residency here as The Automatics

Lower Precinct, Coventry, United Kingdom where it played

The Heath Hotel. In October 1977 history was made when The Specials played their very first gig here as The Automatics

807 Foleshill Road (ex Heath Hotel), Coventry, United Kingdom where it played

Hand and Heart. In the late 70's, early 80's this public house was a major venue for the emerging Coventry music scene and played host to a plethora of artists including The Specials

The Hand and Heart, Coventry, United Kingdom where it played

Woodbine Street Recording Studio 1977-1981 This house is the original location of the recording studio founded by producer John Rivers. 'Ghost Town' by The Specials was recorded here in 1981

Eaton Cottage, 27 Woodbine Street, Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom where it recorded (1981)

Near this site stood The Rocket pub used by many artists who recorded at Horizon Studios that stood across the road from here Including: The Specials & The Selecter

Coventry Station, Warwick Road, Coventry, United Kingdom where it recorded