The Specials recently announced that they’ll be kicking off a U.S. tour which will begin in Chicago March 3. Having been the around since 1979, the band has released seven albums and are considered one of the most influential ska bands of all time.

Last year The Specials were one of the bands selected to perform at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the UK alongside Blur and New Order.  More recently the band wrapped a sold-out UK tour.

Tickets are still available from the Vic Theater for $31. All ages show. Hear some of the band’s classics below.

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