The Skabilly Rebels
For other uses, see Specials (disambiguation).
| The Skabilly Rebels | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Rockabilly, ska, ska-punk, |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Associated acts | The Specials, The Tearjerkers (Coventry), The Bonediggers, Fun Boy Three, The Spatial AKA Orchestra, |
| Members |
Roddy Radiation Sam Smith Matt Hart Jaymie Jones Mac Drew Stansall |
The Skabilly Rebels are an English band formed in 2003 by Roddy Radiation, formerly of The Specials and Sam Smith, who had previously worked together in rockabilly band The Bonediggers. The band is based in Coventry, England. Their songs, all written by Radiation, are a hybrid of ska and rockabilly music styles.
They released their debut album Blues Attack in 2009 and toured the United States in 2012.
Roddy said on his website www.roddyradiation.com that a new album is being recorded and should be released early 2015.
Members
- Roddy Radiation - Vocals, Lead Guitar
- Sam Smith – Rhythm Guitar
- Matt Hart – Drums
- Jaymie Jones – Keyboards
- Mac – Bass Guitar
- Drew Stansall – Saxophone
New line up as of June 2015 Roddy Radiation - Lead vocals/guitar Danny Webb - 2nd guitarist/Backing vocals Connor O'Connor - Bass guitar Spencer Walker - Drums Adrian R Lee - Saxophone
Bibliography
- Duff Guide to Ska - 22 August 2011 "Interview: Roddy "Radiation" Byers of The Skabilly Rebels & The Specials"[1]
References
- ↑ "The Duff Guide to Ska: Duff Interview: Roddy "Radiation" Byers of The Skabilly Rebels & The Specials". Duffguidetoska.blogspot.com. 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
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