Rude Boys! The Specials show us how it should be done

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Last night I was back at the Birmingham O2 Academy, feeling very privileged to be photographing Coventry’s best ever band The Specials as part of their 30th anniversary reunion tour. I was the only photographer, which was quite surprising really. The only downside was, due to the Academy’s new policy on photographers, I had to leave the building after my three songs so I couldn’t stay to enjoy the show. What I did get to see was great, and here’s my favourite shots from the night. A review for Birmingham Live should hit the net soon!

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There you have it. It’s always great to add some genuine legends to your portfolio, and having the chance to shoot a band as important to music as The Specials was awesome. Hope you’ve liked my pics, if so then leave me a comment below. Hope to see you check back here soon!

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7 Comments

  1. Posted April 26, 2009 at 12:58 pm by fixedbroken | Permalink

    pictures are awesome dude!
    great use of black and white… shame about the shitty policy but glad you had a good time.

  2. Posted April 27, 2009 at 9:31 am by Val Blundell | Permalink

    Fantastic pictures..i was there Saturday and was surprised there was only one photographer but you certainly got your 3 songs worth.
    Quality shots..thanks.

  3. Posted April 27, 2009 at 9:35 am by Anonymous | Permalink

    amazing pictures you have really captured the night,brought back great memories,thanks again.

  4. Posted April 27, 2009 at 11:50 am by Anonymous | Permalink

    brilliant set, would ahve loved to photograph them myself but was too busy dancing

  5. Posted April 27, 2009 at 8:30 pm by Anonymous | Permalink

    Dave you are a talented photographer – thanks for sharing these terrific snaps. Cheers from Fester

  6. Posted June 21, 2009 at 4:29 pm by Paige K. Parsons | Permalink

    Great pix! Ever since the 80′s. I’ve always wanted to see the specials – but just never happened for me here in the states. Thanks for capturing this special night for all of us on the other side of the pond.

  7. Posted July 2, 2012 at 7:35 pm by scotty | Permalink

    Great Pics!!

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