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“The Specials” Singer Terry Hall Dead At 63

And then we die. That’s one morbid reality we all face as humans, with no one knowing the hour of death’s intrusion. For singer Terry Hall, an associate of The Specials, death came pretty early – at the age of 63.

The Specials announced his death late Monday, noting that he died after a brief illness. the band also paid tribute to him as a friend, brother, and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters, and lyricists the United Kingdom has ever produced

Since the news of his death broke, it has been raining condolences and remembrance on social media, with fans and associates alike commenting on what impact he made on the scene, in their lives, and in the lives of others.

the guitarist Jane Wiedlin spoke of the guitarist as a “lovely, sensitive, talented and unique person.” She also commented on their brief romance, which resulted in a collaborative song.

Elvis Costello, a singer and songwriter, described Hall’s voice as the perfect instrument for the true and necessary songs on The Specials.

Terry Hall stood out as much for his music as for his voice. For many fans, however, his voice was what actually stood him out from the pack. He will be sorely missed for his contributions to music as a whole.

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