Neville Staple: Last News

The Specials singer Neville Staple has cancelled all his scheduled live performances due to health reasons.Yesterday (January 18), Staple’s team shared a statement that confirmed he had been diagnosed with a serious heart defect at the beginning of last month.The vocalist has received treatment at three different hospitals, and has been prescribed medication to control his symptoms. He is now in a stable condition, according to the update.“However, specialists have decided that Neville needs to take a complete rest from live performing and touring,” the message continued.

The Specials with lead singer Terry Hall, before his untimely death in 2022, is set to air on television.The Specials: Live From Coventry Cathedral was filmed in the band’s hometown in 2019 as part of their 40th anniversary tour over a four-day engagement at the local landmark. The band announced its release on social media yesterday (November 28).The concert film will now be screened for the first time via Sky Arts on December 20 at 9pm UK time.

Pa Salieu has shared his new hopeful single ‘Belly’ marking his first new music since his release from prison.The BRIT-nominated rapper was found guilty of possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon and a second count of violent disorder after a fight broke out following the stabbing of his friend Fidel Glasgow, grandson of The Specials’ Neville Staple, in 2018. Salieu was released earlier this week (September 3) after serving roughly 21 months in prison.The same day he was released, the rapper shared a clip teasing his new track on Instagram which saw him rapping the first few lines of the song from the front window of a car.

after a fight broke out following the stabbing of his friend Fidel Glasgow, grandson of The Specials’ Neville Staple, in 2018.After serving roughly 21 months in prison, Salieu has been released. Taking to his official Instagram account, the rapper shared a post of himself smiling and posing in front of a building wearing a black beanie, an oversized black t-shirt and a gold teeth grill.

The Specials’ Terry Hall has died, aged 63, following a short illness.In a statement, the band tweeted: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our 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. His music and his performances encapsulated the very essence of life… the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but mostly the love”, they continued.“He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and leaves behind the gift of his remarkable music and profound humanity.

Terry Hall, has died at the age of 63 following a brief illness, the band announced in a joint statement yesterday. His bandmate Neville Staple, 67, paid tribute to the star on Twitter today, as he admitted he was “hit hard” by the news. Neville’s wife, Sugary Staple, posted a statement from the musician on his behalf in view of his 11,500 followers."I was deeply saddened to hear about Terry Hall's passing on Sunday,” he said.“My wife and manager, Sugary Staple, received many phone calls from Lynval Golding and others as we landed in Egypt for a holiday.”Lynval Golding, 71, was a rhythm guitarist and vocalist for The Specials.“We knew Terry had been unwell but didn't realise how serious things had become, until recently. “We had only just confirmed some 2023 joint music agreements together,” he continued sadly.“This news has hit me hard and must be extremely difficult for Terry's wife and family. “Sugary and I extend our heartfelt condolences to them all at this extremely difficult time. “In the music World, people have many ups and downs, but I will hang onto the great memories of Terry and I, making history fronting The Specials and Fun Boy three together.