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'A funny and well-written chronicle of a band who...got a nation of Englishmen dancing again.' --The Sunday Telegraph
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'The warmth and honesty of this book sets it a notch above others
of its ilk...it's essential reading.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
of its ilk...it's essential reading.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Probably the best music biography I have ever read. Written with a lot of humour, an amazing memory, and an unusual lack of ego. Its great to get his insight on a band that obviously spent quite a lot of time in turmoil despite making great music. Myths are busted and its the first time I have heard a member of a successful band admit to frustration at playing a bad show. Honesty , wit and great subject matter make for an excellent read. Good photos I have never seen anywhere else too.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Very bright & breezy look at the life & times of The Specials from Horace's point of view. A really enjoyable narrative, with some classic Specials stories, from someone who was there. If you are a Specials fan then it's a must but to be fair, any music fan would find this an entertaining & informative read.
Well worth a punt.
Well worth a punt.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
No scandal or revelations here, just a straightforward reflection on the rise and fall of the Specials from Horace's perspective. You learn little about the band members that isn't already well documented elsewhere. What shines through is a man dedicated to his work throughout, and who with the rest of the band focussed his efforts on giving fans what they wanted. 'That bloke from the Specials' - a tag worn with pride and justifiably so.
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A Special Book
This book is all about the origin of The Specials. It gives good historical facts with reference to bands of the era and locations of gigs in and around Coventry in the late... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Penny the story reader
An old Specials fan
Was always a specials fan, still am, Horace was never the main man, but gave an interesting insight into what went on.Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Published 13 months ago by pumphy10
Things I always wanted to know
Sir. Horace Gentlemen was never my most favorite member of the Specials. Always the guy in the back. Not as flashy as the front men or as mouthy as some others. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mark Rendeiro
Informative
Good read for the best band of the era.
I knew not much, about the Specials so thought this would sort me out.
Admired his profesionalism. Read more
I knew not much, about the Specials so thought this would sort me out.
Admired his profesionalism. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by W. B. Harvey
Wonderful Memoir
What a wonderful memoirs of the 2Tone movement. I loved the Specials when their music first came out in the States!! Read more
Published on 29 May 2009 by A. Hazelwood
ska'd for life
After seeing the Specials on the 30th anniversary tour in Birmingham and being blown away , i thought a bit of reading was due , so purchased Ska'd for Life and Neville's book... Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by radfordred
Ska'd for Life- Horace Panter
A very enjoyable and informative read on the rise and burn-out of the Specials. If you are a fan who wonders 'what happened?' this goes a long way to explaining it. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2009 by P. King
Thankyou Horace!!!
This book is AMAZING!!!
I was a bit worried about buying this as I lack attention span and can barely make it through a chapter at the best of times! Read more
I was a bit worried about buying this as I lack attention span and can barely make it through a chapter at the best of times! Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2008 by N. Parsons
The Story of Two Tone
This book tells it like it was from a man on the front line.Mr Panter shares the ups and downs of the beginning and end of one of the most infuential bands,from only just getting... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by WALT JABSCO IV
Sir Horace
A cracking read. Horace has a lovely written style and reveals plenty from this era. I thought i was pretty clued up on the Specials but learnt a hell of alot. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by R. M. Carr
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