Terry Hall ist am 19. Dezember im viel zu frühen Alter von 63 Jahren von uns gegangen. Als Frontmann von The Specials prägte Terry die britische Jugendkultur in den späten 1970er- und frühen 1980er-Jahren maßgeblich. Der Sänger unterlag laut Statement seiner Band einer „kurzen Krankheit“:
„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. 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 often left the stage at the end of The Specials’ life-affirming shows with three words… “Love Love Love”
We would ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy at this very sad time.“
Unser herzlichstes Beileid an Hinterbliebene, Familienangehörige und enge Freunde! Mögest du in Frieden ruhen.