Having survived a tough childhood in Coventry, Hall became one of pop’s defining voices at the turn of the 80s, chronicling British decline and disfranchised youth with the 2 Tone band
Proper shocked by this.
The Specials was one of the finest albums I ever heard. Bought it second hand from an older lad when I was about 13.
Great group - great morals - working class powerhouse whose music still resonates now. RIP