Specials drummer John "Brad" Bradbury dies, aged 62

John "Brad" Bradbury, the drummer with The Specials, has died, aged 62.

While the cause of his passing has yet to be disclosed, his family made the following statement:

"It is with deepest regret that we have to announce the very sad news that our much loved husband and father John 'Brad' Bradbury passed away on Monday the 28 of December.

"Brad's drumming was the powerhouse behind The Specials and it was seen as a key part to the Two Tone sound. He was much respected in the world of drumming and his style of reggae and ska was seen as genuinely ground-breaking when The Specials first hit the charts in 1979.

"He was an integral part of The Specials reforming in 2008 and toured with them extensively up to the present day. His contribution to the world of music can not be understated and he will much missed by family, friends and fans alike.

"It is the family's sincerest wish that they are allowed the time to remember him privately."

John Bradbury joined The Specials in 1979 and continued to play with them and their revised line-up, The Special AKA, to the present day. This news follows three months on after the band's trombonist, Rico Rodriguez, also died.

More News

Queens Of The Stone Age preview new album with single 'The Way You Used To Do'

After sharing a brief teaser video confirming their new album earlier this week, Queens Of The Stone Age have now unveiled the first single to be... 6 years 9 months ago

Arcade Fire share new track 'Creature Comfort'

After announcing the details of their highly-anticipated new album earlier this month, Arcade Fire have now returned to deliver the second cut from... 6 years 9 months ago

Rostam announces debut album 'Half-Light'

After spending the last few years collaborating and releasing the odd single since exiting Vampire Weekend, Rostam Batmanglij has now announced his... 6 years 9 months ago

Ghostpoet announces new album ‘Dark Days & Canapés’

After sharing the new single 'Immigrant Boogie' last month, Ghostpoet has now confirmed what we were all thinking and announced the details of his... 6 years 9 months ago

Queens Of The Stone Age announce new album 'Villians'

After months of rumours and speculation about when this new album was going to arrive, Queens Of The Stone Age have now announced some details of... 6 years 9 months ago

Odesza announce new album 'A Moment Apart'

Following on from their critically-acclaimed 2014 album 'In Return', production duo Odesza have returned to announce the details surrounding their... 6 years 9 months ago

Daphni shares new track 'Tin'

Having already announced that he is producing the next FabricLive mixtape, made up of all new and unreleased original material, producer Daphni aka... 6 years 9 months ago

Everything Everything announce new album 'A Fever Dream'

Following on from their third studio album 'Get To Heaven' back in 2015, as well as the standalone single 'I Believe It Now' last year, Everything... 6 years 9 months ago

The Horrors return with new single 'Machine'

After falling almost deafly silent since the release of their 2014 studio album 'Luminous', The Horrors have returned with a brand new single. The... 6 years 9 months ago