View Video From Terry Hall’s Last Performance With The Specials.

The Coventry 2 Tone band announced the death of their legendary frontman, 63, last night (December 19).

Taking to social media, the ska icons confirmed that the influential singer had passed away from a “brief illness,” honouring him as “a beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced”.

“Terry was a wonderful husband and father and one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls,” the band said, calling him “one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced.

“His music and performances encapsulated the essence of life… the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but most importantly, the love.”

The band’s last performance with Hall was on August 20 as part of the Beautiful Days Festival in Ottery St. Mary, Devon.

See footage from the show below, including renditions of iconic hits such as ‘Ghost Town’, ‘Too Much Too Young’, ‘A Message To You Rudy’ and ‘Do Nothing’.

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